Assigned to JUD FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1306
ABOR; administrative powers; delegation; limitation
Purpose
Stipulates that any delegation of authority from the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
does not limit or otherwise affect ABOR's responsibility to faithfully execute all of ABOR's duties.
Background
ABOR is responsible for maintaining Northern Arizona University, Arizona State
University and the University of Arizona. The universities must have colleges, schools and
departments and give courses of study and academic degrees as ABOR approves (A.R.S.
§ 15-1601).
ABOR must have and exercise the powers necessary for the effective governance and
administration of the institutions under its control and may adopt, and authorize each university to
adopt such regulations, policies, rules or measures as are deemed necessary. ABOR may delegate
in writing to its committees, to its university presidents, or their designees, or to other entities
under its control any part of its authority to administer and govern such institutions. ABOR may
rescind any delegation of authority at any time in whole or in part (A.R.S. § 15-1626).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Stipulates that any delegation of authority from ABOR does not limit or otherwise affect
ABOR's responsibility to faithfully execute all of the ABOR's duties.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 6, 2024
ZD/SB/cs