Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 2389 — business personal property; exemption.

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The main change in House Bill 2389 is the addition of a section regarding the exemption of business personal property. In simpler terms, this means that certain types of business equipment and assets may no longer be taxed, which could help reduce costs for local businesses. This adjustment is significant because it aims to support business growth and encourage economic development in the community.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
House Engrossed business personal property;
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exemption.
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2389 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 15-445, 15-448, 15-459, 15-481, 42-5075, 42-11054, 42-11127, 42-12001, 42-12002, 42-12004, 42-12006, 42-12007, 42-12054 AND 42-12058, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
[Green underlining in brackets] indicates text added to new session law or text restoring existing law.
REPEALING SECTIONS 42-13054, 42-13055 AND 42-13056, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
AMENDING SECTIONS 42-13304, 42-13351, 42-15002, 42-15005 AND 42-15053, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
[Green strikeout in brackets] indicates text removed from existing statute, previously enacted session law or new session law.
RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS.
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2389 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
House Amendments to H.B.
The pamphlet and ballot shall require the voters within the boundaries proposed by the county school superintendent to join an existing adjacent school district.
2389 The pamphlet and ballot shall require the voters within the boundaries proposed by the county school superintendent to join an existing adjacent school district.
(d) A business whose assessed valuation is the average of the assessed valuation of property classified as class one, as prescribed by section 42-12001, paragraphs PARAGRAPH 12 and 13 for the current year in the school district.
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2389 (d) A business whose assessed valuation is the average of the assessed valuation of property classified as class one, as prescribed by section 42-12001, paragraphs PARAGRAPH 12 and 13 for the current year in the school district.
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Unification of a common school district and a high school district is not authorized by this section if any of the high school facilities owned by the new unified school district would not be located within its boundaries.
2389 district and a high school district is not authorized by this section if any of the high school facilities owned by the new unified school district would not be located within its boundaries.
Except as provided in subsection D of this section, the formation of a unified school district becomes effective on July 1 of the next fiscal year following the certification of the county school superintendent.
Except as provided in subsection D of this section, the formation of a unified school district - 2 - H.B.
2389 becomes effective on July 1 of the next fiscal year following the certification of the county school superintendent.
The boundaries shown in the transcript shall -3- House Amendments to H.B.
The boundaries shown in the transcript shall become the legal boundaries of the school districts on July 1 of the next fiscal year.
2389 become the legal boundaries of the school districts on July 1 of the next fiscal year.
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If the unified school district's request for -4- House Amendments to H.B.
If the unified school district's request for override authorization is approved, it will replace any existing override for the budget year.
2389 override authorization is approved, it will replace any existing override for the budget year.
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(b) An owner-occupied residence whose assessed valuation is one-half of the assessed valuation of the residence in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
2389 (b) An owner-occupied residence whose assessed valuation is one-half of the assessed valuation of the residence in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
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(c) An owner-occupied residence whose assessed valuation is twice the assessed valuation of the residence in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
2389 (c) An owner-occupied residence whose assessed valuation is twice the assessed valuation of the residence in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
If parts of two or more school districts are proposed to be consolidated, a majority of the voters in the part of a school district or districts not included in the proposed -8- House Amendments to H.B.
If parts of two or more school districts are proposed to be consolidated, a majority of the voters in the part of a school district or districts not included in the proposed consolidation and a majority of the voters in the part of the school - 8 - H.B.
2389 consolidation and a majority of the voters in the part of the school district or districts proposed for consolidation must approve the consolidation.
2389 district or districts proposed for consolidation must approve the consolidation.
Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection and pursuant to section 15-544, this section does not restrict the ability of the governing board to implement a reduction in force or to scale back salaries of certified teachers, administrators or noncertificated -9- House Amendments to H.B.
Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection and pursuant to section 15-544, this section does not restrict the ability of the governing board to implement a reduction in force or to scale back salaries of certified teachers, administrators or noncertificated - 9 - H.B.
The governing board members of the previously existing school districts shall serve as provided in section 15-430, except that the power of the governing board members of the previously existing school districts acting as the governing board of the unified school district is limited to the maintenance and operation of the previously existing school districts and compliance with the consolidation and unification plan.
The governing board members of the previously existing school districts shall serve as provided in section 15-430, except that the power of the governing board members of the previously existing school districts acting as the governing board of the unified school district is limited to the maintenance and operation of the - 10 - H.B.
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2389 previously existing school districts and compliance with the consolidation and unification plan.
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If the override is for a period of more than one year, a statement indicating the number of years the proposed increase in the budget would be in effect and the percentage of the school district's -11- House Amendments to H.B.
If the override is for a period of more than one year, a statement indicating the number of years the proposed increase in the budget would be in effect and the percentage of the school district's revenue control limit that the district is requesting for the future years.
2389 revenue control limit that the district is requesting for the future years.
Persons signing the argument shall identify themselves by giving their residence address and telephone number, which may not appear in the informational pamphlet, except that the person's city or town and state of residence shall appear in the pamphlet.
Persons signing the argument shall identify themselves by giving their residence address and telephone number, which may not appear in the informational - 12 - H.B.
2389 pamphlet, except that the person's city or town and state of residence shall appear in the pamphlet.
The superintendent shall not review and correct any portion of the written arguments that are identified as statements of the author's -12- House Amendments to H.B.
The superintendent shall not review and correct any portion of the written arguments that are identified as statements of the author's opinion.
2389 opinion.
(c) The tax rate associated with each of the proposed capital improvements and the estimated cost of each capital improvement for the owner of a single family home that is valued at $80,000.
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2389 (c) The tax rate associated with each of the proposed capital improvements and the estimated cost of each capital improvement for the owner of a single family home that is valued at $80,000.
Any written information provided by the -13- House Amendments to H.B.
Any written information provided by the district pertaining to the override election shall include financial information showing the estimated first year tax rate for the proposed budget override amount.
2389 district pertaining to the override election shall include financial information showing the estimated first year tax rate for the proposed budget override amount.
Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated tax rate of $_____________ per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will be levied to fund the school district's revenue control limit allowed by law.
Based on the current net assessed - 14 - H.B.
2389 valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated tax rate of $_____________ per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will be levied to fund the school district's revenue control limit allowed by law.
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(i) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Isolated Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 125 x 1.358 + (0.0005 x x $ = $ (500 — Student Count)) Small Isolated Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Elementary Limit $150,000 - $ = $ -15- House Amendments to H.B.
(i) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Isolated Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 125 x 1.358 + (0.0005 x x $ = $ (500 — Student Count)) Small Isolated Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Elementary Limit $150,000 - $ = $ (ii) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 125 x 1.278 + (0.0003 x x $ = $ (500 - Student Count)) Small Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Elementary Limit $150,000 — $ = $ (b) For unified or union high school districts with a student count of less than one hundred seventy-six in grades nine through twelve, the limit computed as prescribed in item (i) or (ii) of this subdivision, whichever is appropriate:
2389 (ii) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 125 x 1.278 + (0.0003 x x $ = $ (500 - Student Count)) Small Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Elementary Limit $150,000 — $ = $ (b) For unified or union high school districts with a student count of less than one hundred seventy-six in grades nine through twelve, the limit computed as prescribed in item (i) or (ii) of this subdivision, whichever is appropriate:
(i) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Isolated Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 100 x 1.468 + (0.0005 x x $ = $ __ (500 — Student Count)) Small Isolated Phase Down Phase Down District Base Reduction Factor Secondary Limit $350,000 — $ = $ - 16 - H.B.
(i) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Isolated Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level Factor — 100 x 1.468 + (0.0005 x x $ = $ __ (500 — Student Count)) Small Isolated Phase Down Phase Down District Base Reduction Factor Secondary Limit $350,000 — $ = $ (ii) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level_ Factor — 100 x 1.398 + (0.0004 x x $ = $ (500 - Student Count)) Small Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Secondary Limit $350,000 — $ = $ (c) If both subdivisions (a) and (b) of this paragraph apply to a unified school district, its limit for the purposes of this paragraph is the combination of its elementary limit and its secondary limit.
2389 (ii) Small School Support Level Weight Phase Down Student Student for Small Reduction Count Count Limit School Districts Base Level_ Factor — 100 x 1.398 + (0.0004 x x $ = $ (500 - Student Count)) Small Phase Down Phase Down School District Base Reduction Factor Secondary Limit $350,000 — $ = $ (c) If both subdivisions (a) and (b) of this paragraph apply to a unified school district, its limit for the purposes of this paragraph is the combination of its elementary limit and its secondary limit.
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For the purposes of this subdivision, the revenue control limit is separated into elementary and secondary components based on the weighted student count as provided in section 15-971, subsection B, paragraph 2, subdivision (a).
2389 purposes of this subdivision, the revenue control limit is separated into elementary and secondary components based on the weighted student count as provided in section 15-971, subsection B, paragraph 2, subdivision (a).
The ballot shall also contain the amount of the proposed increase of the budget over the alternate budget, a statement that the amount of the proposed increase will be based on a percentage of the school district's revenue control limit in future years, if applicable, as provided in subsection Q of this section, and the following statement:
The ballot shall also contain the amount of the proposed increase of the budget over the alternate budget, a statement that the amount of the proposed increase will be based on a percentage of the school - 17 - H.B.
2389 district's revenue control limit in future years, if applicable, as provided in subsection Q of this section, and the following statement:
The ballot shall also contain the amount of the proposed increase of the proposed budget over the alternate budget, a statement that the amount of the proposed increase will be based on a percentage of the school district's revenue control limit in future years, -17- House Amendments to H.B.
The ballot shall also contain the amount of the proposed increase of the proposed budget over the alternate budget, a statement that the amount of the proposed increase will be based on a percentage of the school district's revenue control limit in future years, if applicable, as provided in subsection Q of this section and the following statement:
2389 if applicable, as provided in subsection Q of this section and the following statement:
For a unified school district, five percent of the revenue control limit means five percent of the revenue control limit attributable to the weighted student count in preschool programs for children with disabilities, kindergarten programs and grades one through twelve.
For a unified school - 18 - H.B.
2389 district, five percent of the revenue control limit means five percent of the revenue control limit attributable to the weighted student count in preschool programs for children with disabilities, kindergarten programs and grades one through twelve.
Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated tax rate of $____________ per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will -18- House Amendments to H.B.
Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated tax rate of $____________ per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will be levied to fund the school district's district additional assistance allowed by law.
2389 be levied to fund the school district's district additional assistance allowed by law.
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If a budget increase was previously authorized and will be in effect for -19- House Amendments to H.B.
If a budget increase was previously authorized and will be in effect for the budget year or budget year and subsequent years, as provided in subsection E or F of this section, the governing board may request a new budget increase as provided in the same subsection under which the prior budget increase was adopted, which shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under subsection G of this section.
2389 the budget year or budget year and subsequent years, as provided in subsection E or F of this section, the governing board may request a new budget increase as provided in the same subsection under which the prior budget increase was adopted, which shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under subsection G of this section.
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The maximum additional increase authorized as provided in subsection I or J of this section and the additional increase that is included in the aggregate budget limit is -20- House Amendments to H.B.
The maximum additional increase authorized as provided in subsection I or J of this section and the additional increase that is included in the aggregate budget limit is based on a percentage of a school district's revenue control limit in future years, if the budget increase is authorized for more than one year.
2389 based on a percentage of a school district's revenue control limit in future years, if the budget increase is authorized for more than one year.
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If the increase is pursuant to subsection L or M of this section, at a minimum, the update shall include the progress of capital improvements financed through the override, a comparison of the current status and the original projections on the construction of capital -22- House Amendments to H.B.
If the increase is pursuant to subsection L or M of this section, at a minimum, the update shall include the progress of capital improvements financed through the override, a comparison of the current status and the original projections on the construction of capital improvements, the costs of capital improvements and the costs of capital improvements in progress or completed since the prior meeting and the future capital plans of the school district.
2389 improvements, the costs of capital improvements and the costs of capital improvements in progress or completed since the prior meeting and the future capital plans of the school district.
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Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed continuation of the increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated continuation of a tax rate of $______________ per $100 of assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will -23- House Amendments to H.B.
Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed continuation of the increase in the school district's budget would require an estimated continuation of a tax rate of $______________ per $100 of assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district's tax rate that will be levied to fund the school district's revenue control limit allowed by law.
2389 be levied to fund the school district's revenue control limit allowed by law.
If the election is to continue to exceed the revenue control limit as provided in section 15-482 and if the proposed override will be fully funded by a continuation of a levy of taxes on the taxable property in the school district, the ballot shall contain the words "budget override continuation, yes" and "budget override continuation, no", and the voter shall signify the voter's desired choice.
If the election is to continue to exceed the revenue control limit as provided in section 15-482 and if the proposed override will be fully funded by a continuation of a levy of taxes on the taxable property - 24 - H.B.
2389 in the school district, the ballot shall contain the words "budget override continuation, yes" and "budget override continuation, no", and the voter shall signify the voter's desired choice.
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(d) Pumping and treatment or in situ treatment of contaminated groundwater or surface water to reduce the concentration or toxicity of a contaminant.
2389 (d) Pumping and treatment or in situ treatment of contaminated groundwater or surface water to reduce the concentration or toxicity of a contaminant.
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(e) The installation of structures, such as cutoff walls or caps, to contain contaminants present in groundwater or soil and prevent them from reaching a location where they could threaten human health or welfare or the environment.
2389 (e) The installation of structures, such as cutoff walls or caps, to contain contaminants present in groundwater or soil and prevent them from reaching a location where they could threaten human health or welfare or the environment.
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(i) Assembling the machinery, equipment or other tangible personal property.
2389 (i) Assembling the machinery, equipment or other tangible personal property.
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(ii) Connecting items of machinery, equipment or other tangible personal property to each other.
2389 (ii) Connecting items of machinery, equipment or other tangible personal property to each other.
By registering, the contractor acknowledges that it -27- House Amendments to H.B.
By registering, the contractor acknowledges that it - 28 - H.B.
(c) "Development fees" means fees imposed to offset capital costs of providing public infrastructure, public safety or other public services to a development and authorized pursuant to section 9-463.05, section 11-1102 or title 48 regardless of the jurisdiction to which the fees are paid.
(c) "Development fees" means fees imposed to offset capital costs of providing public infrastructure, public safety or other public services to a development and authorized pursuant to section 9-463.05, section - 29 - H.B.
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2389 11-1102 or title 48 regardless of the jurisdiction to which the fees are paid.
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The certificate may be disregarded if the prime contractor has reason to believe that the information contained in the certificate is not accurate or complete.
The certificate may be disregarded if the prime contractor has - 30 - H.B.
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2389 reason to believe that the information contained in the certificate is not accurate or complete.
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If the person who provides the certificate is not liable for the tax as a prime contractor, that person is nevertheless deemed to be the prime contractor in lieu of the contractor and is subject to the tax under this section on the gross receipts or gross proceeds received by the contractor.
If the person who provides the certificate is not liable for the tax as a prime contractor, that person is nevertheless deemed to be the prime contractor in lieu of the contractor - 31 - H.B.
2389 and is subject to the tax under this section on the gross receipts or gross proceeds received by the contractor.
Every person engaging or continuing in this state in the business of prime contracting or dealership of manufactured buildings -30- House Amendments to H.B.
Every person engaging or continuing in this state in the business of prime contracting or dealership of manufactured buildings shall present to the purchaser of such prime contracting or manufactured building a written receipt of the gross income or gross proceeds of sales from such activity and shall separately state the taxes to be paid pursuant to this section.
2389 shall present to the purchaser of such prime contracting or manufactured building a written receipt of the gross income or gross proceeds of sales from such activity and shall separately state the taxes to be paid pursuant to this section.
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(ii) The amount of an adjustment, if any, to the guaranteed maximum price as set in the contract for modification work.
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2389 (ii) The amount of an adjustment, if any, to the guaranteed maximum price as set in the contract for modification work.
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(d) Administration or supervision of any modification performed pursuant to change directives.
2389 (d) Administration or supervision of any modification performed pursuant to change directives.
(b) Evaluating any criteria or programming objectives for the project to ascertain requirements for the project, such as physical requirements affecting cost or projected utilization of the project.
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2389 (b) Evaluating any criteria or programming objectives for the project to ascertain requirements for the project, such as physical requirements affecting cost or projected utilization of the project.
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(e) Preparing preliminary estimates of costs of modification work before completion of the final design of the project, including an estimate or schedule of values for any of the following:
2389 (e) Preparing preliminary estimates of costs of modification work before completion of the final design of the project, including an estimate or schedule of values for any of the following:
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Notwithstanding subsection R, paragraph 10 of this section, a person owning real property who enters into a contract for sale of the real property, who is responsible to the new owner of the property for modifications made to the property in the period subsequent to the transfer of title and who receives a consideration for the modifications is considered a prime contractor solely for purposes of taxing the gross proceeds of sale or gross income received for the modifications made subsequent to the transfer of title.
Notwithstanding subsection R, paragraph 10 of this section, a person owning real property who enters into a contract for sale of the real property, who is responsible to the new owner of the property for modifications made to the property in the period subsequent to the transfer of title and who receives a consideration for the modifications - 36 - H.B.
2389 is considered a prime contractor solely for purposes of taxing the gross proceeds of sale or gross income received for the modifications made subsequent to the transfer of title.
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The department has the burden of proof that project elements have been artificially separated from a contract.
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2389 has the burden of proof that project elements have been artificially separated from a contract.
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"Prime contractor" means a contractor who supervises, performs or coordinates the modification of any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, manufactured building or other structure, project, development or improvement, including the contracting, if any, with any subcontractors or specialty contractors and who is responsible for the completion of the -37- House Amendments to H.B.
"Prime contractor" means a contractor who supervises, performs or coordinates the modification of any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, manufactured building or other structure, project, development or improvement, including the contracting, if any, with any subcontractors or specialty contractors and who is responsible for the completion of the contract.
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Solar energy devices, as defined in section 44-1761, grid-tied photovoltaic systems and any other device or system designed to produce -38- House Amendments to H.B.
Solar energy devices, as defined in section 44-1761, grid-tied photovoltaic systems and any other device or system designed to produce solar energy primarily for on-site consumption are considered to add no value to the property on which such a device or system is installed.
2389 solar energy primarily for on-site consumption are considered to add no value to the property on which such a device or system is installed.
(b) "Energy efficient building components" means high performance sustainable building components installed so that the buildings or building components meet or exceed the energy efficiencies prescribed by the United States environmental protection agency energy star program or by a leadership in energy and environmental design green building rating standard developed by the United States green building council, or an equivalent green building standard, or that are at least fifteen percent more energy efficient than the international energy conservation code in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
(b) "Energy efficient building components" means high performance sustainable building components installed so that the buildings or building components meet or exceed the energy efficiencies prescribed by - 40 - H.B.
2389 the United States environmental protection agency energy star program or by a leadership in energy and environmental design green building rating standard developed by the United States green building council, or an equivalent green building standard, or that are at least fifteen percent more energy efficient than the international energy conservation code in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
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Personal property that is devoted to any other commercial or industrial use, other than property that is specifically included in another class described in this article, and that is valued at full cash value.
Personal property that is devoted to any other commercial or industrial use, other than property that is specifically included in - 42 - H.B.
2389 another class described in this article, and that is valued at full cash value.
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(d) Real property of golf courses that is valued at full cash value or pursuant to chapter 13, article 4 of this title.
2389 (d) Real property of golf courses that is valued at full cash value or pursuant to chapter 13, article 4 of this title.
(b) Personal property that is primarily used for agricultural purposes to produce trees other than standing timber, vines, rosebushes, ornamental plants or other horticultural crops, regardless of whether the crop is grown in containers, soil or any other medium, that is not included in class one, three, four, six, seven or eight and that is valued at full cash value or pursuant to chapter 13, article 3 of this title, as applicable.
(b) Personal property that is primarily used for agricultural purposes to produce trees other than standing timber, vines, rosebushes, ornamental plants or other horticultural crops, regardless of whether the crop is grown in containers, soil or any other medium, that is not included in class one, three, four, six, seven or eight and that is valued - 43 - H.B.
2389 at full cash value or pursuant to chapter 13, article 3 of this title, as applicable.
Real and personal property and improvements to the property that are used for residential purposes, including residential property that is owned in foreclosure by a financial institution, that is not otherwise -42- House Amendments to H.B.
Real and personal property and improvements to the property that are used for residential purposes, including residential property that is owned in foreclosure by a financial institution, that is not otherwise included in another classification and that is valued at full cash value.
2389 included in another classification and that is valued at full cash value.
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(a) Property occupied by the owner of the property as the owner's primary residence and included in class three.
2389 (a) Property occupied by the owner of the property as the owner's primary residence and included in class three.
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Real [and personal] property and improvements or a portion of such property comprising an environmental technology manufacturing, -44- House Amendments to H.B.
Real and personal property and improvements or a portion of such property comprising an environmental technology manufacturing, producing or processing facility that qualified under section 41-1514.02, valued at full cash value and subject to the following terms and conditions:
2389 producing or processing facility that qualified under section 41-1514.02, valued at full cash value and subject to the following terms and conditions:
(d) Property that is classified under this paragraph shall not thereafter be classified under paragraph 6 of this section.
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2389 (d) Property that is classified under this paragraph shall not thereafter be classified under paragraph 6 of this section.
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(c) Any new addition or improvement, constructed or installed from and after December 31, 2004 through December 31, 2024, to property already classified under this paragraph qualifies separately for classification and assessment under this paragraph for not more than five years.
2389 (c) Any new addition or improvement, constructed or installed from and after December 31, 2004 through December 31, 2024, to property already classified under this paragraph qualifies separately for classification and assessment under this paragraph for not more than five years.
This paragraph applies only to the portion of property that is used specifically for manufacturing and processing one hundred percent biodiesel fuel, or its related by-products, or motor vehicle biofuel, or its related by-products, from raw feedstock obtained from off-site sources, including necessary on-site storage facilities that are intrinsically associated with the manufacturing process.
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2389 applies only to the portion of property that is used specifically for manufacturing and processing one hundred percent biodiesel fuel, or its related by-products, or motor vehicle biofuel, or its related by-products, from raw feedstock obtained from off-site sources, including necessary on-site storage facilities that are intrinsically associated with the manufacturing process.
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If a person purchases or converts property that is listed as class one pursuant to section 42-12001, paragraph 12 or 13, class two or class four pursuant to article 1 of this chapter and occupies the property as the person's primary residence, the person may have the classification reviewed for change to class three from the date of conversion and occupancy as a primary residence and may appeal from the decision resulting from the review in the same manner as provided by law for review of a valuation for ad valorem property taxes and appeal from that review.
If a person purchases or converts property that is listed as class one pursuant to section 42-12001, paragraph 12 or 13, class two or class four pursuant to article 1 of this chapter and occupies the property as the person's primary residence, the person may have the classification reviewed for change to class three from the date of conversion and - 48 - H.B.
2389 occupancy as a primary residence and may appeal from the decision resulting from the review in the same manner as provided by law for review of a valuation for ad valorem property taxes and appeal from that review.
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On or before February 1 of each year, the assessor shall mail a form, notice or demand to each person that owns or has charge or control of taxable personal property in this state.
On or before February 1 of each year, the assessor shall mail a form, notice or demand to each person that owns or has charge or control - 51 - H.B.
2389 of taxable personal property in this state.
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Applicability This act applies to tax years beginning from and after December 31, 2025.
Effective date This act is effective from and after December 31, 2031.
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The bill amends several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to property tax exemptions and school district regulations while repealing others.

  • Section 42-5075

    (A) The following property is exempt from taxation:

    This section specifies property that is exempt from taxation.

  • Section 42-11054

    (C) The exemption applies to all property owned and used by a nonprofit organization for social welfare purposes. Note: income generated from incidental admissions or contributions shall not affect eligibility for the exemption.

    This section clarifies the property tax exemption criteria for nonprofit organizations.

  • Section 42-11127

    30.

    This section modifies the listing of exemptions and could affect tax liabilities.

  • Section 42-12001

    (D) The following property is exempt from taxation:

    This section outlines tax exemptions for certain types of property.

  • Section 42-12002

    Compensation paid for services rendered by an individual while serving as a member of a school governing board is exempt from taxation.

    This is a new exemption provided for compensation paid to school governing board members.

  • Section 42-12004

    The following property shall be assessed at 100% of its full cash value:

    Amends assessment regulations for specific property classes.

  • Section 42-12006

    (C) Business personal property that is solely used in the business of providing taxable services is subject to taxation at one hundred percent of its full cash value.

    This change specifies the treatment of business personal property for taxation.

  • Section 42-12007

    The material and supplies stored on personal property or business property are exempt from taxation if they are purchased for business purposes.

    This amendment adds a new exemption for certain materials and supplies in business.

  • Section 42-12054

    Instructional materials for use in public and private education are exempt from taxation.

    This introduces a tax exemption for educational materials.

  • Section 42-12058

    Property owned by a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to individuals with disabilities is exempt from taxation.

    This provides a new property tax exemption for specific nonprofit educational organizations.

  • Sections 42-13054, 42-13055, and 42-13056 are repealed.

    This repeals outdated or redundant tax exemption provisions.

  • Section 15-445

    the county school superintendent shall do all of the following before calling an election: → the county school superintendent shall submit to all school districts that may involve unorganized territory a proposal outlining any changes and scheduling a public meeting.

    This changes the requirements for actions prior to calling a school district election.

  • Section 15-448

    An election is not required to form a unified school district pursuant to this section.

    This reaffirms that no election is necessary for unifying school districts.

Action History

  1. DP

  2. DP

  3. Senate Second Reading

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. House Second Reading

  10. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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Votes

Passed

Passed 33 Yea · 27 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02700
Republican 33000
Total 332700
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2389?
HB 2389 is sponsored by Neal Carter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2389?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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