HB2640

School districts; leases; termination; nonrenewal

Vetoed·4/18/25

Arizona HB2640 modifies lease rules for vacant and partially used school buildings.

Arizona HB2640 amends school lease rules for vacant and partially used buildings. It requires school districts to hold public hearings and consider public comments before terminating or refusing to renew leases. The bill mandates that the Division of School Facilities annually publish a list of such buildings, making it available to charter schools and other interested parties. It also prohibits districts from prohibiting charter or private schools from negotiating to buy or lease these properties. The act applies retroactively from January 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 19, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Education

History

Apr 18, 2025

Governor Vetoed

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

Senate third reading PASSED voting: (17-13-0-0)

Apr 16, 2025

House

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