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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Phoenix, Arizona

 

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1523

 

appropriations; UA Northwest campus

 

Purpose

 

Appropriates $5.2 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona and $4.77 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to Pima Community College for the construction of the Northwest Pima Community College campus co-location.

 

Background

           

S.B.1523 appropriates $9.9 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for the construction of the Northwest Pima Community College co-location.  The new building will provide permanent spaces for both the International College and the “Two plus Two” teacher training program.  The facility will be located on the Pima Community College campus and will serve approximately 600 students attending both Pima Community College and the University of Arizona.

           

S.B.1523 appropriates $5.2 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona and $4.77 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to Pima Community College for capital costs associated with the Northwest Pima Community College Campus. Additionally, other legislation is being considered which will cover the maintenance and operating costs of the facility.

 

Provisions

 

1.      S.B.1523 appropriates $5.2 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona and $4.77 million in FY 2001-2002 from the state general fund to Pima Community College to construct a variety of combined university and community college student facilities at the Northwest Pima Community College Campus. Exempts the appropriations from lapsing.

 

2.      Provides for a general effective date.

 

 

Prepared by Senate Staff

February 5, 2001