Agriculture Environment and Water

HB2059 - Natural resources; federal law; requirements

Sponsor:

Rep. Lisa Fink (R)

Summary:

Prohibits Arizona, a subdivision of Arizona, or an employee of the government of Arizona or its political subdivisions, from using state monies to or enforcing any federal law, Act, order, rule or regulation that relates to coal, oil, gas, timber or other extractive resources or downstream industries related to the same, if the federal law, Act, order, rule or regulation does not exist pursuant to Arizona law. Creates an exception for the state and affected employees complying with a court order and requires any questions about any federal actions pertaining to the topics above to be addressed in an official Arizona court. Requires the courts to address any related matters with no deference to prior court determinations. Violation of this legislation is subject to a civil penalty of $3,000 the first time and on a subsequent violation becomes a Class 1 Misdemeanor with eligibility restrictions. Prohibits Arizona political subdivisions from receiving grant monies from the state if it is in noncompliance with this legislation. Contains legislative findings, is severable and is entitled the “Natural Resources Anticommandeering Act.”

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - House 2nd Read

HB2082 - TPT; exemption; wastewater; pipes

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Adds the gross proceeds of the sale of wastewater to the list of required deductions from the tax base and exemptions. Stipulates that the tax period begins on the first day of the month following the general effective date.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2084 - Domestic water improvement districts; hauling

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2086 - Water improvements program; water hauling

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Adds water hauling for water delivery to the list of activities a county Board of Supervisors can establish a program for gifts, grants or donations to cover. Adds acquiring or installing one or more storage tanks for receiving and storing water delivered through water hauling to the required restrictions to the program mentioned above.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2087 - Appropriation; groundwater recharge facilities; maintenance

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Appropriates a sum to be named later from the Arizona State General Fund in FY 2025-2026 to a state department to be named later to clean and restore groundwater recharge facilities that meet certain criteria. Exempts this appropriation from lapsing appropriation provisions.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2088 - Subsequent AMA; director; removal

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to periodically review areas in a Subsequent Active Management Area to verify that the area in question continues to meet the criteria for inclusion in an Active Management Area, pursuant to state law. Permits the ADWR To remove the Subsequent Active Management Area designation if it determines an area no longer meets the criteria for eligibility. Requires the ADWR To hold a public meeting when it proposes to remove a Subsequent Active Management Area designation and lists the issues that the public meeting must address. Defines notice and location requirements for any public meeting being held to address the topics above. Requires the ADWR to formally file an order to designate an area as outside of an Active Management Area and defines the information that must be included in the order. Requires the ADWR to modify and file a map in the office of the county recorder of the county or counties where the Active Management Area is located that reflects the new designation.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2089 - Subsequent AMA; voters; removal

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Defines the process, timeline and requirements for affected voters who reside within the boundaries of a Subsequent Active Management Area to petition each appropriate county office to remove the Subsequent Active Management Area designation. Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR,) upon receipt of notice of a valid petition for removal from an Active Management Area to examine the groundwater condition in question within 60 days, and the appropriate response from the ADWR based on that investigation. Defines how, if the ADWR determines an area may be removed from a Subsequent Active Management Area, the issue is to be presented to voters in an election and the administrative process the counties must use to address the issue. Defines the wording of the question of whether to remove an area from an Active Management Area that is to be on the election ballot. Permits an order issued on this matter to be appealed pursuant to state law.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/10/2025

H - Introduced

HB2090 - Acting in concert; evidence; exceptions

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Provides a lookback period of 10 years for the prohibition of parties acting in concert to divide a land parcel into six or more parcels. Requires an acknowledgment in writing from parties looking to divide a land parcel into six or more lots, plots or parcels, attesting they are aware that the county in question or the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRI,) or both, may investigate land divisions that happened within 10 years if they suspect parties acting unlawfully in concert. Exempts certain types of parties from the parties acting in concert unlawfully provisions. Prohibits a real estate sales contract, conveyance, lease, assignment, or other instrument to transfer any interest in subdivided land, and any covenant or restriction affecting real property, from containing any provision limiting the right of any party to appear or testify in support of or opposition to zoning provisions, building permits, or any other official acts affecting real property. Stipulates that this legislation does not prohibit private restrictions on the use of any real property.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2091 - Land division; applicant submissions; review

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Requires a new construction building permit or land division applicant to declare any ownership interests in the property subject to the permit at the time the application is submitted, and defines the wording that must be used on an application pertaining to property ownership of the subject of the building permit application or the land division proposal. Defines the wording that must be used on a notice of intent that must be submitted to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) before subdivided lands are put up for sale or lease. Creates exemptions for compliance with reporting requirements of this legislation and lists stipulations that permit the ADRE to exempt by special order. Stipulates that this legislation does not prohibit in any way an individual or group from appearing or testifying in support or opposition of any proposed land changes.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2092 - Land divisions; disclosure affidavit; recording

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2093 - Subdivided lands; violations; civil penalties

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The civil penalty for a subdivider or real estate agent who violates regulations on subdivided land is up to $2,000 for each lot where a violation occurs, instead of up to $2,000 for “each infraction” where a single infraction could concern more than one lot in a subdivision

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2094 - Real estate; definition of contiguous

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Modifies the definition of “contiguous” to include lots, parcels or fractional interests that are separated by a private road or street and does not include the same separated by a public road, street or highway that has been dedicated to and accepted by Arizona or by any political subdivision of the state. Repeals the five-year continuous public use requirement.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/14/2025

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2103 - Appropriation; Colorado River Compact; defense

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund in FY2025-26 to the department of water resources to defend, protect and enforce this state's allocation of Colorado River water under the Colorado River Compact of 1922.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/13/2025

H - Introduced

SB1066 - Foreign entities; land; legislative approval

Sponsor:

Sen. Mark Finchem (R)

Summary:

Prohibits land in Arizona from being conveyed to a hostile “foreign entity” (defined) without the majority approval of both the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives. Requires Grantors in Arizona and their agents, including real estate agents, to submit to the Arizona Real Estate Department a valid form of identification for grantees and defines the information that must also be submitted with the proof of identification.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/13/2025

S - Introduced

SB1068 - Federal government; land acquisition; consent

Sponsor:

Sen. Mark Finchem (R)

Summary:

Requires the consent of the Governor and State Legislature for the sale or transfer of any Arizona lands to a federal agency if the sale or transfer removes the property from state or local property tax rolls, and that any transfer requires the express, affirmative consent through the current joint resolution process. Prohibits that any legislative consent limits the rights of any Indian tribe with respect to its lands, reservations and lands acquired as a settlement of land claim; or affect any Congressionally approved land exchange. Requires the seller of private property to the federal government to notify and request written approval from the Speaker of the House and the Senate President; and requires them to appoint a joint legislative committee to consider the request and prepare a joint resolution upon approval. Requires state to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the property if the sale or transfer is not approved. Requires any state agency that is notified by the U.S. Department of Interior about an effort to place private real property in Arizona in trust as part of an Indian tribe's settlement of a land claim to immediately notify the Speaker of the House and Senate President so that the Legislature can provide comment, file an administrative appeal or file an action with the appropriate court. Specifies penalties if officials are not notified properly. Specifies that this process does not apply to a trustee's deed or mortgage that is insured or held by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Veterans Affairs or the Federal Housing Administration; or any Congressionally approved land exchange.

Comment:

Last Action:

01/13/2025

S - Introduced