school districts; bonds; overrides; ballots

This bill requires Arizona school districts to hold a special election when their proposed budget exceeds legal spending limits, allowing voters to approve or reject the increase. To ensure voters have clear information, the law mandates that an informational pamphlet be mailed to all households at least 35 days before the vote, detailing the budget amounts, funding sources, and specific dollar impacts on property taxes for different home values. The pamphlet must include a limited number of written arguments for and against the budget increase, submitted by the school board, community groups, or individuals, with a county official responsible for verifying factual accuracy while leaving opinions untouched. If voters reject the proposed budget, the school board is required to adopt an alternate budget that stays within the original spending limits.