legislators; salaries

SB 1293 sets Arizona state legislators' annual salary at $70,000, effective January 1, 2027, replacing the current rate. The bill also clarifies that legislative salaries are excluded from the state's regular compensation review process for other elected officials. Crucially, the bill requires voter approval via a constitutional amendment (to be voted on at the next general election) for this salary change to take effect. This legislation directly affects all Arizona state legislators by establishing their future compensation. The bill remains pending and requires voter approval to become law.