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The 1st Regular Session of the 56th Legislature is adjourned for the year after 204 days
That’s All, Folks!
The Arizona Legislature at long last adjourned for the year shortly after 5p today, marking the end of what will be the longest Legislative session in state history at 204 days.
While lawmakers actually reported to formal session a very few number of those days since late May, Legislative leadership opted to keep the session open for an extended period of time rather than adjourn and have Gov. Hobbs call them back for a special session.
Final bills passed today dealt with the ability of Maricopa County to place a transportation sales tax on the 2024 ballot. State law requires the county, uniquely among Arizona counties, to receive Legislative approval to place a transportation tax before the voters. The terms of that approval (and what it could be traded for) have held up the end of the session.
So When Do All These Laws Take Effect?
The Arizona Constitution requires that laws not take effect until 90 days after the end of the session. The precise date will be formally identified in the next day or so, but because of this late adjournment, we’re likely looking at an effective date right around Haloween.
ASBA will be providing member districts with a comprehensive update of impacted K-12 statutes very soon. Stay tuned for details on how to get that information.