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Senator Kavanaugh said the bill was driven by constituent complaints and clarified the measure does not require associations to record meetings; rather, it sets a retention-and-access standard when a board chooses to record. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the retention requirement applies only to recordings of meetings that are open to members and exempting executive sessions.

Joe Klima, a resident who described a dispute with his association and said his requested recording had been destroyed within 24 hours, testified for the bill. \"I sent an email. Please save me a copy of the tape. I got an email back on Monday. You're not entitled to the tape,\" Klima recounted in testimony, describing the local management company's response. Brian Lynx, president of a property-management trade association, said his organization supported the bill and described the current industry practice as inconsistent: \"Keeping them for 6 months ... we're for this bill and we thank you for bringing it and working through the stakeholder process.\"

Committee members praised the bill as a modest transparency measure and moved it forward. The committee recorded a 6-0 vote with one member not voting and adopted the sponsor's amendment. SB 1039 now advances with a due-pass recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/15/2025 - Senate Government","oneSentenceSummary","SB 1039 would require condominium and planned community association boards that record open meetings to retain an unedited copy for at least six months and to provide an unedited copy to any member on request; the Senate Government Committee approved the bill as amended by voice and roll call.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona","taxId",78572,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6384742,"Committee advances bill barring local taxes on blockchain activity amid energy and water concerns",1231,3385000,4616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2121553-55c23f0d5e328a0cfe859f9bad959ddd&start=3385&end=4616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2121553-55c23f0d5e328a0cfe859f9bad959ddd/thumbnail_3385000.jpg","/articles/6384742/Arizona/Committee-advances-bill-barring-local-taxes-on-blockchain-activity-amid-energy-and-water-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6384742-df6e33dbd312822598e859d2576915a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443030&Signature=JVyUPe8WvyaZ-N-B70IbVrZbGHKMfZoKfUQugp5oJLLIDWJMmq4lltNLQbEguJkU9JkEb~2JfyN50ogggKrWND-aXcZ1qjLAaY2k4RDNKZMMXwHjziW6mT6dmU572hQnIJEUvx84eMhvmF9Pxu83rodMm6REeCGcGMU1EnoJsuXX5tBK4gvh~QER-niXkTp4hIlMNChY4B67FVLZNttDuF8d~V8zGjmLItwL~97Q~~loSe~9cf5YQ4nnrl-AuK8~hpuXJKPfBfFKQ3y4TwdBneRsvJb48JQkr7OXhZnFYmw2A7kJB5Q1MyvkYZeccrTy0u4HKS1S22iiQKzvvVqPXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Government recommended SB 1015, a measure sponsored in committee by Senator Wendy Rogers, that would prohibit municipalities and counties from imposing taxes or fees on the use of blockchain technology, while allowing narrowly defined electricity taxes.

Rogers described the bill as an effort to make Arizona “crypto friendly,” saying the state should set a clear, uniform approach for taxation of blockchain activity. She told the committee the bill is modeled on policies in other Western states that have taken steps to exempt blockchain-related personal property or otherwise encourage digital-asset industries.

Supporters argued the state should avoid a patchwork of local rules and taxes that could discourage investment. Alan Skilicorn testified in favor, saying a statewide standard would avoid inconsistent local responses and that the Legislature is the appropriate venue to set tax policy on this issue.

Opponents and some committee members raised resource concerns. Senator Priya Sundarashan and others noted that cryptocurrency mining and some data-processing activities can be energy- and water-intensive; Sundarashan said the state should not preempt local authority before sector resource impacts are fully understood. Sundarashan stated, “I vote no,” citing energy and water concerns and urging further analysis of infrastructure impacts.

Committee discussion referenced activity in other states, competing policy choices (property or sales tax exemptions, excise taxes, or preemption) and the absence of complete national data about total U.S. energy consumed by crypto activities. After debate, the committee voted to give SB 1015 a due-pass recommendation; the committee record shows 4 ayes, 2 nays and 1 not voting.

The bill proceeds with a committee recommendation and will face further consideration in the legislative process.","SB 1015, which would prohibit cities, towns and counties from imposing most taxes or fees on blockchain activity (with limited electricity tax exceptions), received a due-pass recommendation from the Senate Committee on Government after testimony about economic development and resource use.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6384747,"Senate committee backs bill requiring 2/3 vote for local tax and fee increases after heated debate",2977,499000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2121553-55c23f0d5e328a0cfe859f9bad959ddd&start=499&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2121553-55c23f0d5e328a0cfe859f9bad959ddd/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6384747/Arizona/Senate-committee-backs-bill-requiring-23-vote-for-local-tax-and-fee-increases-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6384747-2b7f13eb657859069aac90ea8066953f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443030&Signature=YJnQCP9ypd3c9NAFx62L61aLKWXV4GUbf-Ve1tMO9MYqoR8U2D11jpGCoF5uqqAtO7liwj0q8wZS1bAAWS7GFieC9HKrGyybp7gpCXo~DsgF4f00pHS6VFn~~Nnzjt2cfulmNV7dmX3t4pXwWu7rjX99veXJ4Y09uWB0VhlzO4EZRemv5J-ovx8ZOuHUAgEjtcS4JWJ5gE4ZvVt-wxBRUQHupFdG5ujJBT-T9EipuGEOzPyDcYuOQg6cfV2Y50-QNIugtIDsPPQ5sgzFyPuDaTLHbv1ouEh1wX2QQXaZj3mfa8MAwY-~9dvZiJW3~Kn-4q55bZKvFFAqhG2HeGCmAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona Senate Committee on Government on Wednesday gave SB 1013 a due-pass recommendation after a 4-3 vote, advancing a measure that would require a two-thirds vote before cities, towns or counties may impose new taxes, fees or fines.

Sponsor testimony and proponents framed the bill as a protection for taxpayers. President Peterson, the bill sponsor, described it as “a matter of policy” and said he had “heard concerns, complaints from my constituents that, their councils are raising taxes, raising fees, and, especially in this era of inflation.” He said the measure applies the state’s higher voting standard to local governments so that “when you're talking about the force of government taking away property from somebody and spending it, then there should be greater protections.”

The measure drew sustained opposition from municipal and county representatives. Nick Ponder, representing the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and several municipalities, said the bill was inappropriate for the Legislature to bind local communities and warned it would limit locally accountable budget choices. Jacob Emnett, speaking for the County Supervisors Association, told the committee counties already face limits and state-driven cost pressures, including more than $1 billion annually in costs tied to state mandates such as the Arizona long-term care system and the courts. Emnett said those state-driven costs reduce local flexibility.

Local elected officials and residents also testified on both sides. Alan Skilcorn, who identified himself as a local elected official and taxpayer, urged passage, saying “Tax hikes hurt the little guy.” Opponents said the bill would disproportionately burden smaller and rural communities that may have fewer options to raise revenue and which face state-imposed cost shifts.

Committee members pressed both policy and practical questions. Supporters argued it gives protections to local minorities and prevents what one sponsor called the use of enterprise funds as a “hidden tax.” Opponents said local governments already face constitutional levy and expenditure limits, state mandates and close political accountability, and they warned the two-thirds requirement could empower a single member of a small board to block necessary action.

After final remarks the vice chair moved the committee recommendation. The roll call in committee produced four ayes and three nos; the committee record shows a due-pass recommendation for SB 1013.

The bill now moves to additional legislative processing. Committee members and testifiers repeatedly noted the proposal does not prohibit local governments from passing budgets or increasing taxes; it raises the voting threshold required to do so.

Votes at the committee meeting were recorded as 4 ayes, 3 nos. The transcript records several individual explanations: Senator David Farnsworth said he voted yes and cited frustration with decisions in Mesa; Senator John Kavanaugh and Senator Wendy Rogers spoke in favor and indicated yes votes; Senators Priya Sundarashan, Cindy Mason and Senator Eva Diaz are recorded among those opposing the measure and explaining concerns about local capacity and the bill's effects.","The Senate Committee on Government recommended SB 1013, which would require a two-thirds vote for cities, towns and counties to impose new taxes or fees, after a 4-3 vote following extended testimony from municipal and county representatives and public witnesses.","actionData","errors"]

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