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Senate committee advances bill raising local tax and fee vote threshold to two-thirds
Summary
The Arizona Senate committee recommended passage of SB 1013, which would require a two-thirds vote before a municipality or county could increase certain assessments, taxes or fees. Supporters described the measure as a taxpayer protection; opponents said it unduly limits local control and could hinder services in smaller jurisdictions.
The Arizona Senate committee of the whole recommended passage of Senate Bill 1013 on Jan. 29, 2025, advancing a proposal that would require two-thirds approval before a municipality or county may increase specified assessments, taxes or fees.
Supporters framed the change as an additional safeguard for taxpayers. “It means that they can't change the legislation that's being passed. So the two-thirds requirement — it's statute that cannot be amended by a council,” said President Peterson during…
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