The Joint Legislative Budget Committee was established in 1966, pursuant
to Laws 1966, Chapter 96. In 1979, a bill was passed to expand and alter
the committee membership, which now consists of the following 16 members:
Representative Russell K. Pearce
Chairman 2007 |
Senator Robert L. Burns
Chairman 2008 |
| Representative Kirk Adams |
Senator Paula Aboud |
| Representative Andy Biggs |
Senator Amanda Aguirre |
| Representative Tom Boone |
Senator Jorge Luis Garcia |
| Representative Olivia Cajero Bedford |
Senator Jack W. Harper |
| Representative Linda J. Lopez |
Senator Thayer Verschoor |
| Representative Pete Rios |
Senator Jim Waring |
| Representative Steve Yarbrough |
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The primary powers and duties of the JLBC relate to ascertaining facts and
making recommendations to the Legislature regarding all facets of the state
budget, state revenues and expenditures, future fiscal needs, and the
organization and functions of state government.
JLBC appoints a Director who is responsible for providing staff support and
sound technical analysis to the Committee. The JLBC Staff mission is as follows:
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To provide the Arizona Legislature with sound research, analysis, forecasts
and recommendations on government finances and public policies; and to provide
the members with high quality work that is factual and delivered in a timely
and professional manner, enabling the members to make informal public policy
decisions that are in the best interests of the citizens of Arizona.
In achieving this mission, the objectives and major products of the staff
of the JLBC are as follows:
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Analysis and recommendations for the state budget, which are presented
in January of each year;
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Technical, analytical, and preparatory support in the development of
appropriations bills considered by the Legislature;
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Periodic economic and state revenue forecasts;
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Preparation of fiscal notes on legislation and ballot propositions that
have a fiscal impact on the state or any of its political subdivisions;
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An annual Appropriations Report, which is published shortly after the budget
is completed and provides detail on the budget along with an explanation
of legislative intent;
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Strategic Program Area Reviews to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness
of state government programs;
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Support to the JLBC with respect to recommendations on business items placed
on the committee's agenda such as transfers of appropriations pursuant to
A.R.S. § 35-173;
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Support to the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR) with respect to all
capital outlay issues including land acquisition, new construction, and building
renewal projects;
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Analyze the state tax structure, tax burdens on individuals and businesses
and tax incentives for businesses pursuant to
A.R.S. § 41-1272A4.
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
1716 West Adams
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 926-5491
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