Senate committee backs temporary moratorium on local tax, fee and utility increases; cities and counties warn of bond and water risks The committee advanced a strike‑everything referral that would bar municipalities and counties from imposing new tax classes or increasing utility rates through 2030, prompting opposition from counties, water providers and municipal groups who said the measure would harm infrastructure financing.

A Senate committee has just approved a bold moratorium on local tax and utility increases through 2030, sparking fierce debate over its potential impact on essential services and infrastructure financing.

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Senate advances a broad slate of bills in Committee of the Whole and on third reading Over several Committee of the Whole sessions the Arizona Senate moved dozens of bills — covering education, health care, regulatory and local-government topics — through committee reports and multiple third-reading votes. Many measures were adopted with brief floor discussion; several high-profile bills drew extended debate.

The Arizona Senate has made significant strides by advancing a wide array of bills covering crucial topics like education and health care, setting the stage for future legislative battles.

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