Tracking List: Agriculture Environment and Water - State Affairs

Tracking List: Agriculture Environment and Water

HB2002 - Power plants; transmission lines; definition

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

For the purpose of the requiring approval from the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, “transmission line” does not include a substation or switchyard to which the line connects. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that there are more targeted approaches to adjust the Power Plant and Line Sitting Committing permitting process and she looks forward to continued partnership on the issue.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:16 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:05 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 2:59 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

04/23/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 248, Laws 2024 (HB2003 - Replacement lines; structures; commission hearings)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Utilities are authorized to replace a cable or wire on a transmission line and to replace an existing structure without applying for a new certificate of environmental compatibility and without holding a hearing with the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee if the replacement is within a sit that has previously received a certificate, or if the transmission line was in use or authorized prior to August 13, 1971. Stipulates that all replacement conductors or structures must comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable existing Certificate of Environmental Compatibility. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:16 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:06 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:00 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

06/21/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 17, Laws 2024 (HB2004 - Utilities; electronic filings; corporation commission)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Utilities are authorized to submit an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility to the Arizona Corporation Commission in an electronic format. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:17 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:06 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:02 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

03/29/2024

G - Signed

HB2005 - Arizona power authority; DWR cooperation

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The Department of Water Resources is required to coordinate with the Arizona Power Authority on matters within the Authority's jurisdiction relating to surface water, groundwater, and the development of state water plans.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:17 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2006 - Real estate; acting in concert

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

A familial relationship, well share agreement, road maintenance agreement, or for a county of less than 500,000 people, the use of the same licensed contractor or registered technical professional alone are not sufficient to constitute unlawful acting in concert for the purpose of avoiding land division regulations. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:17 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

04/17/2024

S - DPA - Senate Additional Committee of the Whole

HB2007 - Subdivided lands; 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. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:18 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

05/21/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 05/22/2024 - Committee of the Whole, Floor

HB2008 - Commercial; industrial; conservation requirements; rules

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

By January 1, 2025, for each initial and subsequent Active Management Area, the Department of Water Resources is required to modify the fourth and fifth management plans adopted pursuant to state law, including conservation requirements for industrial uses that are within and outside the service area of a designated service provider and that meet stated criteria. Prohibits any requirement that a person who uses water for an industrial use must obtain a certificate of assured water supply, enroll as a member land in a multi-county water conservation district or otherwise meet replenishment obligations. Stipulates that conservation requirements adopted pursuant to this legislation must include on-site water reuse, recycling and efficiency requirements. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:18 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

03/26/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

HB2009 - Real estate; subdivisions; employment agreements (~~Subdivisions; acting in concert~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

It is unlawful for a person or group of persons acting in concert to attempt to avoid subdivision laws by acting in concert to divide a parcel of land into six or more lots by using a series of owners or conveyances within a 10-year period, instead of over any time period. VETOED.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:18 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/18/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2010 - Cities; towns; water reuse plans

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The list of general powers of a municipal council is expanded to include the power to participate in water reuse and recycling programs and regional wastewater recharge projects and related infrastructure.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:19 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2011 - Lottery; water infrastructure finance authority

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Of the monies remaining in the State Lottery Fund each fiscal year after all existing statutory appropriations and deposits, $50 million is appropriated to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:19 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:11 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:02 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

01/30/2024

H - DP - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

HB2013 - Water improvements program; nonprofit corporations

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Nonprofit corporations are authorized to establish a water improvements program where persons may make donations for the purpose of providing financial assistance to owners of residential real property to make improvements to an existing drinking water well or to provide a water delivery system for the residence. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill does nothing to “move the needle” on groundwater management or to provide reforms rural communities need to address depletion of aquifers, and that she looks forward to working with the Arizona House and Senate to craft proposals that address water policy challenges in a holistic manner.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:19 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2014 - Water infrastructure; bonds (~~Wells; intention to drill; appropriation~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Adds refunding “other” Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (Authority) obligations in addition to long-term water augmentation bonds as reason for the Authority to issue long-term water augmentation bonds. Adds a bond trustee to the list of individuals the Authority may authorize to hold pledged, assigned or in trust funds for various purposes related to the administration of any long-term water augmentation bonds. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:19 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/12/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 06/12/2024 - Third Reading, Senate Floor

HB2015 - Subsequent water management areas; basins

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

For the purpose of designating a groundwater basin part of an active management area (AMA) through a petition signed by ten percent of the registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the proposed AMA, those registered voters are also required to receive their drinking water from that groundwater basin.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:20 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

03/12/2024

H - PASSED - House Miscellaneous Motion

HB2017 - Assured water supply; commingling

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

For the purposes of determining sufficient groundwater, surface water or effluent of adequate quality will be continuously available to satisfy the water need of the proposed use, the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources shall consider any type of water or sources of water or sources of the supply dedicated to the proposed use regardless of whether the water is distributed through a water delivery system that is commingled with other sources or water supply. Prevents the director from requiring a subdivider that applies for a certificate of assured water supply or a commitment of water service from a water provider designated as having an assured water supply to procure or dedicate a source of supply that exceeds one hundred percent of the water needed to meet the subdivider's proposed use. VETOED

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:20 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2018 - Subsequent irrigation non-expansion area; removal

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Changes requirements relating to the review and removal of subsequent irrigation non-expansion areas. Orders the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources to periodically review all areas that are currently included within a subsequent irrigation non-expansion area to determine whether those areas still meet the criteria for inclusion in an irrigation non-expansion area as prescribed in statute. If the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources determines that the an area no longer meets the criteria required in statute, the Director may remove the subsequent irrigation non-expansion area designation by making and filing an order designating the area as outside of an irrigation non-expansion area. Changes requirements related to local initiatives to add and remove subsequent irrigation non-expansion area designations to require ten percent of registered voters who receive their drinking water from the subbasin in question sign onto the petition for addition or removal of the designation.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:58 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

02/07/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/13/2024, 2:00 PM - House NREW, HHR 1

HB2019 - Groundwater model; public inspection; challenge

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) shall make available at no cost for public inspection any hydraulic modeling that the department uses to determine projected groundwater levels for the purposes of evaluating an application for a certificate or designation of assured water supply, including the hydraulic model's findings, conclusions, methods and assumptions. Requires the ADWR to post on the department's website any assumptions anticipated to be included in the modeling and shall invite public comment. on the expiration of the posting period, and to hold a public meeting to receive additional comments on the assumptions and shall post on the department's website all comments received and responses from the department. The ADWR shall include a statement with each comment that indicates if the comments resulted in an addition, modification, revision or deletion of the assumption, not less than ninety days before the department uses a new groundwater model for any purpose within an active management area.AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill will create unnecessary bureaucratic processes that would delay further updates and release of information pertaining to hydrologic models and related information to the public, and that she looks forward to working with the House and Senate to craft a package of proposals that addresses the water-related challenges Arizona faces.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:58 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2020 - Long-term storage; stormwater; rainwater; rules

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

A person that develops or plans to develop infrastructure in an active management area that results in increased natural, incidental or artificial recharge to the groundwater basin is entitled to earn and hold long-term storage credits in an amount not to exceed the level of increased recharge or projected increased recharge of a groundwater basin. On or before January 1, 2025, the director shall adopt rules that promote new construction of facilities that are eligible to earn long-term storage credits. Contains criteria and rules for long-term storage credit eligibility. A person that applies for long-term storage credits under this law is exempt from certain permitting requirements.VETOED

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:58 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Jillian Kahan

03/12/2024 11:42 AM

3/12 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

03/15/2024 1:51 PM

3/15 PA discussed bill, will continue to monitor

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2021 - Conservation easements; in lieu payments

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The holder of a conservation easement shall make an annual monetary payment in lieu of taxes on the reduction of value of the property caused by the placement of the conservation easement. The payments in lieu of taxes shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the property impacted by the easement is located. Payments made under this law shall be distributed by the county treasurer to the county and to school districts, cities and towns in the county in the same manner as other property tax revenues. Retroactive to January 1, 2024.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:59 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

02/26/2024

H - FAILED - House Third Reading

HB2023 - Land divisions; disclosure affidavit; recording

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Makes a series of changes to the affidavit required to by law to be filled out and recorded with the deed to the property impacted by the sale. The changes include requiring the disclosure of the water hauling company name, phone number and water supply that services the property if applicable whether the well is registered with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and a PSA covering the importance of inspecting private wells and proper hauling methods if hauling water is necessary. Removes the disclosure noting that the buyer is responsible for verifying the proper replacement and disposal of any applicable solar energy devices; adds a section requiring disclosure of any battery energy storage devices and, if applicable, the company leasing the storage devices. Stipulates that it is unlawful for a person or group to attempt to avoid subdivision laws by attempting to divide a property parcel into six or more lots and notes investigation and enforcement responsibility. Requires disclosure of whether the seller is a trustee in a trustee’s sale, a person conducting an execution sale or mortgage foreclosure or a personal representative of an estate and information is unknown to the seller. Requires the seller, if they are a trustee of a subdivision trust, to provide a disclosure affidavit as required by this section of law. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:59 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/13/2024

H - House Minority Caucus - Y

HB2025 - Residential lease community; water; requirements

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Contains a series of new requirements for a “residential lease community” (defined) to obtain a building permit within an initial active water management area. These requirements include a written commitment of water service from a city, town or private water company designated as having an assured water supply. These new requirements do not apply to the construction, provision or leasing of residential structures that are located on agricultural property and are offered as housing to agricultural workers. Starting January 1, 2024, residential lease communities within water service member areas will be subject to a onetime activation fee from the water district against each detached residential dwelling unit to be constructed within the community. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:59 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

06/14/2024

S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

HB2026 - Residential lease community; water; certificate

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Contains a series of new requirements for a person seeking a building permit within an active water management area containing a portion of the Central Arizona Project aqueduct. These requirements include receiving a certificate of assured water supply unless the applicant has obtained a written commitment for water service from either a city, town or private water company with a designation of assured water supply. These new requirements do not apply to the construction, provision or leasing of residential structures that are located on agricultural property and are offered as housing to agricultural workers. Applications for building permits that were received before September 31, 2023 are exempted from these changes as long as the applicant has a certificate of assured water supply or a written commitment of water services for the residences within their application. Permits fees and dues, based on the type of housing unit and date it is established, within a residential lease community pursuant to state law. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:59 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

03/11/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

HB2027 - Subsequent AMAs; assured water supply

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Proposed subdivisions within a subsequent active management area located in a municipality or county that adopts an adequate water supply ordinance are not subject to the local adequate water supply ordinance. Any subdivision within a subsequent active water management area per state law, that has been issued an adequate water report by the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources before the effective date of a subsequent active management area, is exempt from the requirement of securing a Certificate of Assured Water Supply. Exempts counties from voting requirements by the Board of Supervisors pertaining to subdivided lands located outside of an Active Management Area if the county has adopted certain water supply ordinances and prescribes that an ordinance that references an Adequate Water Supply be treated as an Assured Water Supply as defined by state law. Contains an Emergency Clause. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that the legislation unnecessarily codifies a process that the Arizona Department of Water Resources is undertaking in the Douglas Active Management Area and in any subsequent Active Management Areas, and that she looks forward to working with the House and Senate to craft a package that addresses Active Management Area policy challenges in a holistic manner.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 9:59 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2028 - Groundwater model; unpledged storage credits

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources is required to ensure that any hydraulic modeling the department uses to determine projected groundwater levels for the purposes of evaluating an application for a certificate or designation of assured water supply assumes any long-term storage credits not pledged to a current water user or application will be available for use.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:00 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

02/07/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/13/2024, 2:00 PM - House NREW, HHR 1

HB2029 - Groundwater model; unpledged effluent

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources is required ensure that any hydraulic modeling the department uses to determine projected groundwater levels for the purposes of evaluating an application for a certificate or designation of assured water supply assumes any effluent created within the active management area and not pledged to a specific user will be used to replace the groundwater demand in the basin.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:00 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

03/14/2024

H - PASSED - House Miscellaneous Motion

HB2030 - Cities; towns; water service; audit

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Municipalities with a population of more than 240,000 that has a designation of assured water supply and is located within an initial active water management area are required to hire an independent auditor to conduct a full rate audit and cost-of-service study of the municipalities water and sewer service if the city meets the requirements outlined in the bill. Requirements include having entered into a contract or subcontract with the Central Arizona Project; participated in an intentional created surplus program; received federal monies for voluntary conservation measures for the Colorado River; sold long-term storage credits using effluent generated within the municipalities water service area. Outlines the requirements of the audit and cost-of-service study. Requires the municipalities to submit a copy of their auditor’s reports to the governor, legislature and secretary of state. This section will expire on January 1, 2027. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:00 AM

Added 1/09 to AEW

Last Action:

04/17/2024

S - PASSED - Senate Motion to Reconsider Third

Ch. 62, Laws 2024 (HB2055 - Underground water storage; permitting)

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Increases the number of days that the Arizona Department of Water Resources has to review applications for water storage at an underground storage facility to 180 days. Requires ADWR to issue a decision on the application within 100 days after notice of the application is given.. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:05 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Signed

HB2056 - Appropriation; on-farm efficiency fund

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $30,000,000 from the general fund in FY2024-25 to the on-farm irrigation efficiency fund.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:08 AM

1/17 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:08 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:02 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - DP - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

HB2057 - Appropriation; long-term water augmentation fund

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $143,800,000 from the general fund in FY2024-25 to the long-term water augmentation fund. This appropriation is exempt from lapsing.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:06 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

01/30/2024

H - DP - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

HB2060 - Irrigation non-expansion area; substitution; acres

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Stipulates that in a subsequent non-irrigation, non-expansion area established per state law, that only acres irrigated with groundwater from a non-exempt well during the last five years preceding the date of the initiation of designation procedures may be irrigated with groundwater from a non-exempt well. Allows an owner of acreage in an irrigation non-expansion area to permanently retire acreage that may legally be irrigated and substitute that acreage’s associated water for any end use, provided the owner demonstrates that the use of that water does not result in a net increase of groundwater withdrawal in the non-expansion area. Requires the Cochise and Graham Country Recorders to include a question on the 2024 general election ballot for those who reside within the Wilcox Groundwater Basin whether to designate the basin as an irrigation non-expansion area and outlines mapping and subsequent-upon-passage steps to be taken by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) pursuant to this designation. Outlines permissible irrigation actions until the Wilcox Groundwater Basin ballot question is addressed in the 2024 election and contains an emergency clause. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:06 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/15/2024

H - PASSED - House Concurrence

HB2061 - Subsequent active management area; removal

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources to periodically review areas included in the Subsequent Active Management Area to determine continued eligibility for inclusion in said area. Allows the ADWR to remove those areas that no longer meet criteria for inclusion as a Subsequent Active Management Area. Requires a public hearing before removal to consider removing an area from the Subsequent Active Management Area or modifying its boundaries. Sets requirements for public notice of public hearings for removal from the Subsequent Active Management Area, and its subbasins. Requires the ADWR to file an order to remove an area from a Subsequent Active Management Area and to adhere to all existing reporting requirements under current law for inclusion into a Subsequent Active Management Area. Allows registered voters to petition to be included or removed from a Subsequent Active Management Area provided they live within the boundaries of the area and receive their drinking water from that groundwater basin. Sets election requirements to put the inclusion or removal before voters, requires that petitions adhere to existing format for petitions and that applicants for petitions adhere to the previously stated requirements. Sets mapping requirements for areas affected by petitions. Allows voters to participate in a related election if their drinking water comes from the area in question and stipulates the wording for any ballot measure.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:06 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/07/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/13/2024, 2:00 PM - House NREW, HHR 1

HB2062 - Assured water supply; certificate; model

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Requires the Department of Water Resources to review assured water supply applications and issue a written determination of action within 15 days of receipt of an application for an assured water supply upon request of the applicant, if the application is for the Phoenix active management area, was submitted between January 26, 2021 and May 31, 2023, and the applicant has not received a certificate of assured water supply or had an application denied. Requires the Department of Water Usage to use the 2006-2009 Salt River valley regional model, or the 2006 Lower Hassayampa Sub-Basin groundwater flow model, and financial information submitted by the applicant, and notify all eligible applicants of the ability to have determinations of assured water supply reviewed within five days of the bill being enacted. Imposes a 90-day window from enactment of the bill for applicants to request a review and stipulates that the section is repealed effective January 1, 2025. Contains an Emergency Clause.VETOED

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:06 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2063 - Exempt wells; certificate; groundwater use

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Limits an exempt well registered with the Department of Water Resources to withdraw no more than 35 gallons per minute and requires the Director ofr the department to issue each groundwater user that registers an exempt well a certificate of water rights. Stipulates that a groundwater user may not appropriate sub flow or surface water and that withdrawn water is not exempt from a general stream adjudication and that decreed or appropriative rights, surface water, water subject to appropriation, and general adjudication of water rights as defined per state law.AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill serves no water management purpose and would divert meaningful functions of this critical agency to unnecessary paperwork.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:07 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/30/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2099 - Active management area; groundwater right

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Restricts what water duties the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) can grant an area that the ADWR or voters of the district designated an Active Management Area that was designated an Irrigation Non Expansion Area immediately prior to no more than the highest annual groundwater withdrawal since the area was designated an Irrigation Non Expansion Area. Mandates owners of land in the Irrigation Non Expansion Area be granted water duties consistent with their highest annual withdrawal since the area in question was designated as an Irrigation Non Expansion Area. Requires the ADWR to notify owners of its assessment of the owner’s estimated farm units and provides that the owner can accept the assessment without fees or contest the Department’s assessment following the state prescribed process and file a new or amended application for Determination of Acres Entitled to Irrigation free of cost. Mandates that on the effective date, the Department shall grant Douglas Active Management Area users irrigation duties consistent with the bill. Effective date is immediately as an emergency measure. Contains an emergency clause.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:09 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

01/09/2024

H - FAILED - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

HB2123 - Wells; water measuring devices; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

Prohibits the state or a political subdivision from requiring a water measuring device for any well located in a basin or subbasin that contains a river system or source that is subject to general adjudication of water rights and the basin or subbasin is located outside of an Initial Active Management Area or outside an area where groundwater may be withdrawn and transferred pursuant to Arizona law. Stipulates that that the water measuring device requirement does not impede or impair the terms and conditions of a valid contract or settlement agreement, or the authority, actions and remedies available to a court of competent jurisdiction or Special Master in a general stream adjudication.AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill sends a message that Arizona is uninterested in sound management of groundwater supplies, and contains technical, legal, and practical issues that would preclude the requirement for measuring devices in certain Irrigation Non-Expansion Areas, and may prevent cities, towns, or irrigation districts from requiring measuring devices on water withdrawn from their own lands and jurisdictions.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:12 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2124 - Agricultural operations; water; protection; definition

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

Adds water use by an owner, lessee, agent, independent contractor, and supplier on any facility used for the production of crops, livestock, poultry, livestock and poultry products for the purposes of agritourism to the definition of “Agricultural Operations” (defined.) Allows a court to award reasonable costs and legal fees in a lawsuit deemed to be a nuisance action if the action was filed to take or reduce the water use by the other party. Adds a definition of “public nuisance” (defined) and strikes the option of the Arizona Attorney General to bring an action to superior court to abate, enjoin or prevent a public nuisance activity as defined by state law. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that water policy needs to be addressed in a holistic manner that provides real solutions for the challenges the state faces.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:13 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/30/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2127 - Assured water supply certificate; effluent

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Permits an applicant for a Certificate of Assured Water Supply for a proposed subdivision in the Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott or Santa Cruz Active Management Area to use effluent projected to be produced by the subdivision provided the application indicates the proposed subdivision will use all effluent produced by the subdivision, the applicant may use it to demonstrate physical availability and consistency with the management plan and the Director shall deem that there is sufficient groundwater to be consistent with the Active Management Area’s management plan, and if the applicant enrolls as a member land pursuant to ARS 48-3774 and all projected effluent produced by the subdivision will be recharged in the same subbasin where the subdivision is located, the Director shall grant a Certificate of Assured Water Supply. VETOED.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:13 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2128 - Mine inspector; mine safety; appropriation

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024-2025 for the state mine inspector for mine safety, measures and software database acquisitions or upgrades. These funds are exempt from lapsing.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:13 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/06/2024

H - DP - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

HB2130 - Counties; maximum acreage; energy production

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Permits County Boards of Supervisors (Boards) to adopt ordinances that state or include in the County Comprehensive Plan a maximum acreage allowed in the county that is dedicated to electrical energy production. Stipulates that the maximum acreage may include a set number of acres and percentages of total land surface, state, federally and privately owned land in the county. Mandates that counties that do adopt the maximum acreage dedicated to electrical energy production position, must include enough acreage to include all existing electrical energy production facilities in the county at the point of adoption. Stipulates that the maximum acreage allowance calculation must include all land within the boundaries of wind farm or turbine sites and that above ground transmission infrastructure, including pipe and transmission lines are not included. Directs the Boards to meet within 90 days of passage of this bill to determine whether to establish a maximum acreage allowance and permits the Boards to amend or repeal ordinances as prescribed in AZ law covering ordinances.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:13 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/07/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/13/2024, 2:00 PM - House NREW, HHR 1

HB2131 - Arizona utility consumer office (~~Residential utility consumer office; businesses~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Expands the responsibilities and oversight of the Arizona Utility Consumer Office to include small commercial utility consumers. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:13 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/12/2024

S - Senate Majority Caucus - Y

HB2150 - Groundwater sales; online exchange

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Allows someone with a grandfathered right to groundwater in the Phoenix, Tucson or Pinal Active Management Area to sell, lease or otherwise convey any portion of that right to pump groundwater or the groundwater itself to any other person in the areas mentioned. Prohibits the right to pump groundwater from one subbasin to transport and use in another subbasin. Establishes permissible uses of grandfathered water rights in the same subbasin as well as information required to be submitted to the Department of Water Resources (DWS) when a transfer of rights is occurring. Permits the DWS to create a form for appropriate notice requirements and the purchaser to access 65% of the total amount of groundwater given by the grandfathered party. Authorizes and direct the DWS to create, maintain and host on its website a water exchange for groundwater and groundwater rights to be transferred, sold, leased or otherwise conveyed to another party. The online water exchange shall be publicly accessible and shall include for each transaction the information submitted in the notices prescribed by Section 45-641(more).

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:14 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2151 - Technical correction; underground storage; closure

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Minor change in Title 49 (The Environment) related to streamlining and standardizing the bill’s language. Apparent striker bus.

Comment:

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

Ch. 118, Laws 2024 (HB2160 - Domestic water improvement districts; reviews)

Sponsor:

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary:

Excludes a Domestic Water Improvement District that serves a population of less than 10,000 residents, from annual and budget reporting and auditing requirement exemptions. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:15 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/09/2024

G - Signed

HB2176 - Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition.

Sponsor:

Rep. Kevin Payne (R)

Summary:

Prohibits land in Arizona being conveyed to a foreign entity. Requires a grantor and grantee to provide a valid ID, or if the grantee is not a natural person, the grantor and grantee shall provide the name and place of business of the grantee. Directs the Department of Real Estate, real estate agent, grantor and grantee to maintain a copy of the grantee’s ID. Defines what constitutes a valid ID. Prohibits sales of state lands to a foreign entity on the date of enactment of this bill.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:17 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:09 AM

1/17 AEW recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:03 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2180 - Gasoline formulations; air quality

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Stipulates that the maximum vapor pressure for gasoline sale by a retail seller shall be 9 pounds per square inch from October 1 through March 31 and 7 pounds per square inch from April 1 through September 30 of each year for counties with a population of 1,200,000. Sets standards, including exemptions, for gasoline that is stored, shipped, produced and sold, to comply with if the gasoline qualifies for a waiver granted by federal authorities, including stipulations for pressure and oxygen content, or any other thresholds prescribed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) Permits the legislature to petition Weights and Measurements Division of the Department of Agriculture to allow a registered supplier or oxygenate blender to comply with customized standards if the supplier or oxygenate blender can demonstrate it adheres to state law and danger might result from supply shortages of ethanol. Establishes the standards for the supplier or blender, or all suppliers or blenders to petition to comply with standards other than are set forth by this law. Directs the Associate Director to consult with the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to implement these standards. Directs the Director of DEQ to submit proposed modifications to the gasoline fuel formulation requirements recommended to the US EPA. The balance of the bill applies to selling gasoline or oxygenate by one seller to another, rules for gasoline reformulation in other zoned areas and a final report of compliance or non-compliance by October 1, 2025. (More)

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:18 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2182 - Augmentation; Phoenix; Pinal; Tucson; AMA

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Permits the long-term augmentation fund to be used for projects that create new water sources within Arizona and to purchase new water or rights to use new water created in Arizona. Prohibits monies issued for the latter purpose to be used to purchase existing water or rights unless said purchases are related to the creation of new water or rights. Requires at least 75% of monies remaining in the long-term augmentation fund as of the effective date of the amendment be used to fund water supply development projects that supply imported or new water to end users located within the Phoenix, Pinal or Tucson Active Management Areas.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:18 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2184 - Brackish groundwater pilot program

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

Stipulates that brackish groundwater desalination demonstration program funds, matching funds and associated activities apply to the entire state. Directs the pilot program’s location be determined by the Department of Water Resources. Directs that the central Arizona project receive matching funds contingent to the amount it contributes to Brackish Groundwater Desalination projects within Active Management Areas. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill would alter the 2024 General Appropriations Act and should be considered in the full context of budget discussions, not as a stand-alone bill.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:18 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2186 - Brackish groundwater incentive (~~Remedial groundwater incentive; brackish groundwater~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Establishes that the use of remedial groundwater by someone with or applying for a certificate of designation of assured water supply is in compliance with the goals of an Active Management Area if the Department of Water Resources (DWR) determines the use is consistent with the management goals of remedial groundwater metering and reporting as defined in this bill and outlines other stipulations that must be met to receive that designation. Establishes the rules and necessary documentation for a designation of Assured Water Supply using brackish groundwater and directs the DWR to establish rules governing that process, including for metering, reporting and required notifications. Establishes that process and required documentation for using remedial groundwater without the approval of the DWR if the remedial groundwater associated with the withdraw or use is considered a “Hazardous Substance” (defined). Implements remedial groundwater applications and rules pertaining to permissions, use, applications processes, determinations, reporting and timelines for review of applications as well as developing the formula used to calculate, increase or decrease the annual authorized volume of remedial groundwater that can be withdrawn. Requires a person in compliance with the remedial groundwater applications and rules established by this bill to meter remedial groundwater withdrawals separately from groundwater withdrawn under another groundwater withdrawal authority. A person deemed to be in compliance with this bill shall include withdrawal amounts in its annual report. Requires an individual deemed to be withdrawing remedial groundwater that meets the definition of a Hazardous Substance shall provide the DWR no less than 120 days before commencement of the withdrawal the annual volume to be withdrawn, total amount of remedial groundwater that meets the Hazardous Substance criteria, evidence of compliance with USA Environmental Protection Agency or Department of Environmental Quality approval for the withdrawal and other information listed in the legislation. Repeals various laws covered by this legislation. (More) AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:18 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

03/12/2024 11:43 AM

3/12 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

03/15/2024 1:50 PM

3/15 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/10/2024

S - FAILED - Senate Third Reading

HB2192 - Energy projects; grazing operations; compensation

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a business from contracting or subcontracting with a resident or business in Arizona to construct a solar or wind energy project that reduces the size of a “grazing lessee’s” (defined) grazing operation unless the business compensates for the lessee’s loss of profits and value of the grazing lessee’s grazing operation, relocation costs and costs to mitigate losses due to the reduce grazing operation. Requires the grazing lessee to provide certifiable proof of costs and loss as a result of the proposed or actual project.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 1:34 PM

1/10 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/15/2024

H - DPA/SE ON RECON - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Ch. 137, Laws 2024 (HB2195 - On-site wastewater treatment facilities; permitting)

Sponsor:

Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)

Summary:

Allows an on-site wastewater treatment facility to discharge under a general permit if the operation complies with existing permit rules, is operated by a technology manufacturer certified service provider, and has a design flow of 3,000 gallons or more per day but less than 75,000 gallons per day. Requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to require maintenance, monitoring, records keeping and reporting. Allows ADEQ to require adequate financial assurance for design flow that exceeds 50,000 gallons per day, or a site that has multiple on-site wastewater treatment facilities with a collective design flow of 50,000 gallons or more per day. Requires ADEQ to establish fees and deposit fees in the Water Quality Fee Fund. Requires ADEQ to transition a permittee’s facility with 180 days after revised rules that are proposed after December 31, 2024, are effective. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 1:37 PM

1/10 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

HB2200 - Groundwater transportation; Harquahala non-expansion area

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Determines that a public service corporation is eligible to transport groundwater away from the Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area if the cost of the withdrawal and transport are covered by the customers of the corporation where the groundwater is used, the eligible entity has performed a hydrological study, has installed water measuring devices, and the eligible entity has submitted a monthly report to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (DWP) covering the amount of water withdrawn and transported and the destination of the transported groundwater. Enables the State, subdivision of the State and public service corporation regulated by a corporation commission that possesses a Certificate of Conveyance and Necessity for water service in the Initial Active Management Area as eligible entities. Establishes required reports from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and the required information in those reports for submission to the Governor and legislature and exempts the ADWR from rulemaking requirements for one year after the legislation’s effective date. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:12 PM

1/10 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:17 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:13 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

03/05/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

HB2201 - Water; transportation; turf; land divisions (~~Harquahala non-expansion area; groundwater transportation~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Permits the transportation of groundwater withdrawn in Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area to an Initial Active Management Area if the groundwater is withdrawn by a public service corporation and the cost of the withdrawal and transport are covered by the customers of the corporation where the groundwater is used, the eligible entity has performed a hydrological study as defined by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWP,) has installed water measuring devices, and the eligible entity has submitted a monthly report to the ADWP covering the amount of water withdrawn and transported and the destination of the transported groundwater. Enables the State, subdivision of the State and public service corporation regulated by a corporation commission that possesses a Certificate of Conveyance and Necessity for water service. Directs the ADWP to adopt rules to govern withdrawal and transportation and reporting procedures for groundwater withdrawn. Enables Initial Active Management Area entities, the Arizona Water Baking Authority, or any location in La Paz County to withdrawal and transport water from the Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. Exempts the DWP from rule making requirements for one year after the effective date and defines required reports by the ADWP. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:12 PM

1/10 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:17 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:13 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

06/12/2024

S - PASSED - Senate Motion to Return Bill

HB2281 - Solar royalties fund; county residents

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Directs the Board of Supervisors in each county to establish a County Resident Solar Royalties Fund to be administered by the County Treasurer. The fund is to be funded by each owner or operator of a solar panel in that county provided it is not owned by a public service corporation that is regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission or by a public power entity that has service territory located in Arizona, or is a participant in an exclusive power purchase agreement with either a public service corporation regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission or is a public power entity that has service territory located in Arizona. Requires the owner or operator of a solar panel that meets the requirements to pay the county in which the solar panel is located, 12.5% of every dollar the owner or operator receives from the sale of kilowatt hours from the solar panel and on the first of every month, the county treasurer to use the monies to cover administrative costs before dividing the excess up evenly among qualified owners and operators. Excludes any solar panel that produces power only for onsite use by a commercial or industrial user, does not export power to the grid, or is a rooftop solar system regardless of whether the system exports power to the grid.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:18 PM

1/10 added to AEW

Last Action:

03/01/2024

H - Hearing Scheduled - 03/04/2024 - Third Reading, House Floor

HB2366 - Physical availability; review; designated providers

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Prohibits the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) from adopting rules pertaining to Pinal Active Management Areas that are applied to a city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that has an Assured Water Supply designation. Requires that within 30 days of the effective date the ADWR must review physical availability of groundwater and stored water of each city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that has been assigned a designation of an Assured Water Supply.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:52 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:18 AM

2/5 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:14 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

02/27/2024

H - Hearing Scheduled - 02/28/2024 - Additional Committee of the Whole, House Floor

Ch. 253, Laws 2024 (HB2368 - Transportation; groundwater; Douglas AMA)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Permits an owner of a well located in the upper San Pedro groundwater basin, or a private water company a certificate of convenience and necessity issues by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to provide water services for a municipal purpose within the Douglas Active Management Area as of the effective date of this legislation to annually withdrawal groundwater from the Upper San Pedro Groundwater Basin for transportation to the Douglas Active Management Area. Requires, 30 days after the effective date of this legislation or 30 days before the groundwater withdrawal, the well owner to submit to the Department of Water Resources (ADWR) proof of withdrawal and transport, or plans to do both, purpose for transport with evidence, proof of a certificate of convenience and necessity if needed and the total amount withdrawn. Requires that the total amount of groundwater a private water company can transport from the upper San Pedro Groundwater Basin to the Douglas Active Management Area may not exceed the annual amount of ground order that the private water company transported before December 1, 2022. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR..

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:52 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/21/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 93, Laws 2024 (HB2369 - Dredge; fill; permits; clean up)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Removes references to the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program as it pertains to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) In-Lieu Fee Program Restoration Endowment Trust Fund. Removes the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) as a partner as it pertains to projects funded by the AGFD In-Lieu Fee Program Restoration Endowment Trust Fund. Exempts state agencies from paying fees associated with covering costs of permits and inspections and removes the ability of the AGFD to formulate a permit program for the discharge of dredged or fill material into Waters of the United States (WOTUS.) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:52 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/08/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 70, Laws 2024 (HB2370 - Oxygenated fuel; federal approval; extension)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Extends the deadline for the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve proposed modifications to the gasoline fuel formulation requirements to July 1, 2027 so that Laws 2017, Chapter 295, Section 2 becomes effective. Contains emergency clause. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:52 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Signed

HB2376 - Federal government; land acquisition; consent

Sponsor:

Rep. Lupe Diaz (R)

Summary:

Requires the consent of the Governor and State Legislature for the sale of any Arizona lands to a federal agency if the sale 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 limit 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 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. VETOED,

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:53 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/21/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2377 - Federal lands; state management costs

Sponsor:

Rep. Lupe Diaz (R)

Summary:

Requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to conduct and complete a cost and revenue study of the annual price to manage federal lands in this state, excluding land that is under the control of the United States Department of Defense, United States Bureau of Indian Affairs or the United States Bureau of Reclamation, and all revenue generated by this property. Requires the JLBC to assume for this study that all federal land, not excluded is given to Arizona at not cost. Requires the Arizona Game and Fish Department, State Parks Board, and the Departments of Administration, Law, Environmental Quality, and Water Resources, State Land Department and the State Forester cooperate with the JLBC and provide all requested and necessary data. Permits the JLBC to coordinate with applicable federal agencies and departments as well as affected local, county and state government departments and agencies. Self repeals January 1, 2026. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:53 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/13/2024

H - House Minority Caucus - Y

HB2406 - Agriculture; hemp; regulation; vaccination; disclosure (~~Agricultural vaccinations; disclosure~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. John Gillette (R)

Summary:

Authorizes “industrial hemp” propagation and research, pursuant to rules adopted by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) and the ADA to make rules, establish fees, regulations, records keeping and reporting requirements, product testing criteria, noncompliance penalties, licensing structures, and certifications to allow for the controlled growth and management of hemp and “industrial hemp products” (defined). Establishes ADA enforcement rights and prescribes corrective action processes. Permits aquaculture “livestock or poultry products made from animals that did not receive the Messenger Ribonucleic Acid vaccination to be labeled accordingly and defines labeling criteria. Requires the ADA or state veterinarian to only require or administer Messenger Ribonucleic Acid vaccines that have been fully approved by the appropriate federal agencies, and provides an exemption for emergency approval. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/06/2024 7:58 AM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

05/08/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 05/09/2024 - Additional Committee of the Whole, Floor

HB2407 - Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. John Gillette (R)

Summary:

Prohibits land in Arizona being conveyed to a foreign entity. Requires a grantor and grantee to provide a valid ID, or if the grantee is not a “natural person”, the grantor and grantee shall provide the name and place of business of the grantee. Directs the Department of Real Estate, real estate agent, grantor and grantee to maintain a copy of the grantee’s ID. Defines what constitutes a valid ID. Prohibits sales of state lands to a foreign entity on the date of enactment of this bill.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:54 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:09 AM

1/17 AEW recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:03 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

01/22/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2439 - Property conveyance; foreign entities; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)

Summary:

Prohibits land from being conveyed to a “foreign entity” (defined.) Adds the exception pertaining to limitations on the amount of land one person may purchase to the authorization of any person over 18 being entitled to purchase land.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:27 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:10 AM

1/17 AEW recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:03 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

02/29/2024

H - PASSED - House Miscellaneous Motion

HB2487 - Residential lease community; Prescott AMA

Sponsor:

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary:

Permits a county or municipality to approve a commercial building plan for one or more detached residential dwellings in a “residential lease community” (defined) or for “multifamily residential properties” (defined) within the Prescott Active Management Area provided certain criteria are present or met, including if the development is located in a water service area of a city, town or private water company, or, if it is not, if the development has acquired irrigation rights for the entire development to meet its annual needs, if the developer has provided to the municipality all requested documentation to verify the water needs of the proposed construction are met. Excludes existing residential lease communities, multifamily residential properties or planned lease or multifamily communities. Defines the appropriate notification and paperwork documentation needs for the municipality and the development. Requires the Department of Water Resources to develop an application process for a developer that wishes to construct a development within the Prescott Active Management Area and to oversee any the transfer of any grandfathered water rights in the Prescott Active Management Area. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:47 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/14/2024

S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

HB2545 - Annual vehicle emissions testing; exemption

Sponsor:

Rep. Rachel Jones (R)

Summary:

Exempts any vehicle manufactured in or after the 2018 model year from annual emissions program requirements. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:49 PM

1/12 added to AEW and TI

Jillian Kahan

01/23/2024 10:15 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 2:18 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

03/27/2024

S - FAILED - Senate Third Reading

HB2589 - Assured water supply; analysis; availability

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to accept an “analysis” (defined) as a valid demonstration of physical availability for the volume of groundwater stated in the analysis after reducing the volume of groundwater by all certifications of assured water supply if the ADWR issues the analysis before May 31, 2023, the analysis has not expired and the analysis includes a determination of physical availability of groundwater. Requires the ADWR to issue certificates of assured water supply that is reliant on an analysis pursuant to this legislation to use the water demand assumption in use when the application was submitted and when the certificate is issued, the analysis be reduced by the volume of groundwater using the same demand assumption used when the analysis was issued, and for that analysis and results to be available for further subdivision development. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:50 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

HB2591 - Forced labor; child labor; prohibitions

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Changes heading of Title from “Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs” to “Forced Labor and Oppressive Child Labor”. Prohibits a public entity, public power entity (PPE) or public service corporation (PSO) from entering or renewing a contract with a “person or company” (Company) that deals with land, electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels or the minerals used to create batteries and solar panels unless there is a sworn statement attesting that the Company does not and will not use any type of “forced labor” (defined) or “oppressive child labor” (defined). Requires the automobile manufacturer to provide sworn certification of compliance with this legislation. Creates an exception for family members working in a family business if the owner is actively engaged in the daily operation of the organization, and for a political subdivision that operates a federal reclamation project. Excludes contracts entered into before the effective date of this law. Requires a company that has provided a sworn statement to notify the PPE or PSO of a deviation or breach of that statement. Requires automatic termination of the contract if the Company has not remedied the violation within 180 days after notification. Levies a civil penalty of $10,000 for each violation by any entity, PPE, or PSO that knowingly violates this law. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that current Federal law addresses this prohibition.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:50 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:18 AM

2/5 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:14 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/30/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 150, Laws 2024 (HB2628 - Department of environmental quality; omnibus)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Makes various changes to statutes relating to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ,) including the disposal of waste tires and associated regulations, permissions and processes, origin of the small drinking systems fund and cost control of the fund, the adoption of rules to establish criteria for a public water system to opt out of the monitoring assistance program, the criteria for determining which vehicles need to comply with minimum emissions standards and functional tests, the clarification of a closed solid waste facility. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 8:27 AM

1/12 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 179, Laws 2024 (HB2637 - State lake improvement fund; drones)

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Requires Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) to fund the purchase of drones to clean plastic, algae, biomass and other floating trash from lakes and waterways that are equipped with time stamped GPS locating data sensors and collision avoidance and to aid law enforcement and fire service agencies for search, rescue and recovery operations, and training in the use and operations of drones. Lists the bodies within the ASPB that are part of the management process of this program. Stipulates that fund monies may be used on projects if matching funds are made available. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:16 AM

1/18 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/23/2024

G - Signed

HB2646 - Power plants; public service corporations

Sponsor:

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a “public service corporation” (PSC) (defined) or “public power entity” (PPE) (defined) from initiating the closure, decommissioning, or “disposal” (defined) of an “electric generation facility” (defined) within five years after written notice is provided to the appropriate parties. Requires a PSC or PPE to provide written notice of a closure, decommissioning, or disposal of an electric generation facility within six months after a decision or application to the Corporation Commission. Defines the information required. Permits a PSC or PPE to convert or repurpose an existing electric generation facility that is powered by coal, petroleum, oil, or natural gas, to a new electric generation facility that is powered by natural gas, biomass, nuclear, hydrogen, or any combination of the above, to install emissions reduction controls, or to implement improvements provided the changes maintain the net electric generating output at a lower rate of emissions. Requires a PSC or PPE that receives notice of any federal law or regulation that may result in the “forced retirement” (defined) of an electric generation facility to notify the Arizona Attorney General, the Arizona Power Authority, and the members of the Corporation Commission within 30 days. Permits each notified entity to take any action necessary to defend the “interests of this state” (defined) with respect to the law or regulation, the electric generation facility, or the total electricity generation. Upon request from the Arizona Power Authority, the Corporation Commission, or both, the Attorney General is required to represent either or both and to take any actions requested. Contains legislative findings. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that because Arizona public service and public power utilities already complete, present and file comprehensive resource plans that cover future growth demands, this bill creates unnecessary bureaucracy for the state government and public service and public power utilities.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:15 AM

1/22 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/23/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2647 - Physical availability credits; water supply.

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

Permits a person with a grandfathered right to legally irrigate land in an Active Management Area to permanently retire the land from irrigation in anticipation of a future non-irrigation status and retain a physical availability credit and outlines where and how that credit may be used per state law. Defines the calculation that must be used to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn or received. Defines the process of determining whether to issue a Certificate of Assured Water Supply to designate or redesignate a municipal provider as having an assured water supply, and the criteria the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) may use to make such a determination. Delineates the parts of the ARS that govern administrative proceedings, re-hearings, reviews and judicial reviews of final decisions per the ADWR. Removes the date deadline for the rules providing for a reduction in water demand for an application for a designation of assured water supply or a certificate for the same. Requires the ADWR to find that for an assured water supply designation, the amount of groundwater calculated is physically present and that the projected use of groundwater determined to be available is consistent with any applicable management goals set forth in the ADWR rules or state law. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:13 AM

1/22 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:19 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:27 PM

2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor

Last Action:

04/02/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

HB2737 - Healthy forest incentives; procedures; extension

Sponsor:

Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)

Summary:

Revises requirements to qualify for state tax incentives to economic enterprises that promote forest health in Arizona. Removes reporting requirements. Alters the definitions of “forest health,” “harvesting,” and “qualifying forest products.” Defines “qualifying equipment” to mean equipment used directly for harvesting or processing qualifying forest products removed from a qualifying project, including a long list of equipment but excluding self-propelled vehicles required to be licensed by the state. Extends all deadlines to 2034 (from 2024). Retroactive to December 31, 2023.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:40 AM

2/2 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:19 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:14 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

02/06/2024

H - Hearing Scheduled - 02/06/2024 - Second Reading, House Floor

Ch. 190, Laws 2024 (HB2751 - Interstate compact; fire management; aid)

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Allows the Governor to enter into the Great Plains Interstate Fire Compact (Compact) on behalf of Arizona with any other state. Specifies that the Compact is operative immediately if two or more member states ratify it. Allows, in each state, the State Forester, or the equivalent, to act as Compact administrator for that state, consult with like officials of the other member states, and implement cooperation between the states in forest fire prevention and control. Allows, if a member state’s forest fire control agency requests aid from any other member state in combating, controlling or preventing forest fires, the state forest fire control agency of that state to render all possible aid to the requesting agency, consonant with maintaining protection at home. Exempts a member state and its officers and employees rendering outside aid from liability for any act or omission or maintaining or using any equipment in connection with rendering outside aid. Allows the Compact administrators to formulate procedures for claims and reimbursement in accordance with the laws of the member states. States that ratification of this Compact does not authorize or permit any member state to diminish its forest firefighting forces, services or facilities. States that the compact does not affect any existing or future cooperative relationship between the U.S. Forest Service and a member state. States the provisions relating to reciprocal aid in combating forest fires are operative as between any state party to the Compact if the Legislature of the other state has given its assent to the mutual aid provisions of this compact. Requires the Compact to continue in force and remain binding in each state ratifying it until the Legislature or Governor of the state takes action to withdraw from the compact. (More). AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:42 AM

2/2 added to AEW

Last Action:

05/17/2024

G - Signed

HB2842 - Basin-fill aquifers; groundwater; correlative rights

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

Provides that, in basin-fill aquifer areas outside of active management areas, irrigation non-expansion areas and basins or subbasins (basins) that water may be transported out of, groundwater may be transported freely within the same basin, is not appurtenant to a well or other location from which it was transferred, and may be conveyed separately from any parcel of land; and groundwater may be withdrawn and used in a manner that is consistent with correlative rights of owners of land if reasonable and consistent with beneficial use. Specifies that groundwater transfers and conveyances within the same basin are a reasonable and beneficial use. Prohibits the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) from requiring approval or permitting for transfers under this statute. Prohibits civil damages for transfers under this statute to any other groundwater user. Requires ADWR, with 90 days after this statute becomes effective, to determine the correlative rights of owners of the land in the relevant basin using listed guidelines. Requires ADWR to establish a personal groundwater account for each owner of a tax parcel, assign each account a lump volume of groundwater that is equal to its correlative rights, assign each account an annual credit of annual groundwater recharge consistent with a tax parcel's total correlative right in acre-feet to the annual recharge in the relevant basin, assign to the owner of each registered well a personal groundwater account and the corresponding correlative rights within 90 days after the determinations of correlative rights, and adopt rules for implementation of this statute. Allows a landowner to apply to claim ownership of any personal groundwater accounts that correspond to qualified tax parcels. Provides rules regarding an owner’s use of groundwater. Requires ADWR to grant correlative rights and credit owners with the difference between correlative rights and the increased annual natural recharge caused by the owner’s facility. Requires ADWR, on the tenth anniversary of its correlation determinations and every ten years thereafter, to complete an audit and hydrological update for the relevant basin and each personal groundwater account located within the basin including listed information. Prohibits a person from appropriating subflow or surface water out of priority. Specifies that subflow or surface water is not exempt from a general stream adjudication. Directs The legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation conforming the Arizona Revised Statutes to the provisions of this act for consideration in the 57th legislature, first regular session.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/06/2024 7:56 AM

2/6 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/12/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2860 - Water conservation infrastructure; reimbursement

Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona State Treasurer (Treasurer) to pay in monthly increments to a municipality or county up to a determined amount for “water conservation infrastructure” (defined) improvements for the benefit of an “economic development” (defined). Prohibits the Treasurer from making any payments until July 1, 2024, and until 10% of the qualifying “capital investment” (defined) is made by all “manufacturing facilities” (defined) included in the economic development. Prohibits the total amount paid to a municipality or county from exceeding the total amount of state transaction privilege tax (TPT) revenues from the prime contracting classification derived from contracts to construct buildings for the benefit of the economic development or 80% of the “total cost of public infrastructure improvements” (defined), whichever is less. Prohibits the total amount paid to all municipalities and counties from exceeding $200,000,000 for water conservation infrastructure. Requires, within 180 days of starting construction of the buildings for the benefit of the economic development necessitating water conservation infrastructure improvements, the manufacturing facility to file a sworn certification with the Arizona Commerce Authority and submit a copy to the applicable municipality or county agreeing to make at least $500,000,000 in capital investment if the manufacturing facility is in a county with a “population” (defined) of 800,000 or more; or make at least $50,000,000 in capital investment if the manufacturing facility is in a county with a population less than 800,000. Outlines requirements for the sworn certification. Requires the manufacturing facility and the municipality or county to enter into a written agreement that identifies and states the costs of the water conservation infrastructure improvements, and identifies the sources of monies that will be used to pay for the water conservation infrastructure improvements. Outlines information to be included in the agreement. Specifies cases in which the Treasurer must cease payments to a municipality or county. Allows the Arizona Department of Revenue to disclose specified information to an official of any municipality or county in a current agreement regarding water conservation infrastructure improvements. Adds tax revenues paid to a municipality or county for water conservation infrastructure improvements to the tax distribution base. The effective date is January 1, 2025.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/06/2024 7:56 AM

2/6 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/19/2024

H - HELD - House Appropriations

Ch. 258, Laws 2024 (HB2865 - Natural resource conservation districts; board)

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Renames the statute, “Division of Natural Resource Conservation.” Establishes an 8-member State Natural Resource Conservation Board (Board) and outlines Board membership requirements. Members serve three-year staggered terms. Outlines the Board’s duties and purposes. Requires the Board to include in the annual budget request a sum of no more than $40,000 for each natural resource conservation district and soil and water conservation district, and $60,000 for each natural resource conservation district that operates an education center. Establishes the Natural Resource Conservation District Fund (Fund) that consists of legislative appropriations, grants, federal monies and other contributions administered by the Board. Specifies Board’s responsibilities in investing, divesting and deploying monies from the Fund and procedures upon dissolution of a district. Specifies rules for election and appointment of District Board members. States that one of the responsibilities of a district is to educate landowners on matters pertaining to the district and the landowner. Allows the district to receive and spend monies from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. Defines the transition from the State Land Commissioner’s jurisdiction to the jurisdiction of the State Natural Resources Conservation Board. (More.) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR..

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/06/2024 7:56 AM

2/6 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/21/2024

G - Signed

HB2884 - Zero-emission vehicle program; rebate

Sponsor:

Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)

Summary:

Establishes the Zero-Emission Vehicle Program (Program) within the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to provide rebates to persons who purchase “zero-emission vehicles” (defined). Requires ADEQ to adopt rules for the Program to specify zero-emission vehicle designs that qualify for the Program, establish procedures to prioritize monies, limit the number of rebates available to each class of zero-emission vehicles, allow a person who purchases a zero-emission vehicle to apply for a rebate for a portion of the purchase price of the vehicle or assign a rebate to a vehicle dealer. Requires ADEQ to prescribe a rebate application procedure, set an annual rebate cap that may vary for each class of zero-emission vehicles and award rebates only from monies available in the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund. Directs ADEQ to provide a procedure for the reimbursement of monies from zero-emission vehicle owners who receive a rebate but do not comply with prescribed requirements. Rebate decisions must be made within 60 days after the receipt of an application and ADEQ may waive a reimbursement requirement on a finding of unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances. Allows ADEQ to adopt rules to provide additional rebates for fleet owners that purchase zero-emission vehicles that operate in an area subject to the emissions inspection program, and to hire an outside contractor to help implement or administer the zero-emission vehicle program. Outlines the criteria and required documentation for a person to apply for a rebate. Requires a rebate recipient to notify ADEQ of a transfer of title of a zero-emission vehicle or an emissions system modification. Creates the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund (Fund) consisting of legislative appropriations, federal monies and private gifts, grants, contributions and devises and monies transferred from the Waste Tire Fund. Tasks ADEQ with administering the Fund. States that Fund monies are subject to legislative appropriation. Allows ADEQ to use Fund monies to administer and award rebates pursuant to the Program.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/06/2024 7:57 AM

2/6 added to AEW and TI

Last Action:

02/13/2024

H - DPA - House Commerce

HCR2002 - Supporting Arizona's beef producers

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

The members of the Legislature support Arizona’s beef-producing farmers, ranchers and families. The industry is on the frontline of food production of a leading food source of protein, Vitamin B12, and iron as well as 100 different medications, even as they face water, land use, and political challenges.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:27 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Transmit to Senate

HCR2050 - Energy source; restriction; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit the state or any of its political subdivisions from restricting the manufacture, use or sale of a device based on the energy source that is either “used to power the device or consumed by the device” (defined). This edit to the Arizona Constitution does not apply to the selection of generation sources to ensure reliable and affordable provision of service. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:48 AM

2/2 added to AEW

Last Action:

03/21/2024

S - DP - Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water

HCR2051 - Rural communities; groundwater; tools

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Directs the Legislature to provide and continue to provide rural communities with an abundance of tools to adequately manage and address their current and future groundwater resources. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:49 AM

2/2 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/15/2024

G - Transmit to Secretary of State

SB1004 - Agricultural land; foreign ownership; violation

Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary:

Prohibits the purchase, acquisition or control of title or any interest in “agricultural land” (defined) or land that is primarily used to harvest timber, minerals, gravel or other natural products in this Arizona by: an agent of a “designated country” (defined), an agent of a company or other legal entity with a majority “control” (defined) by citizens of a designated country, or an individual who is a citizen of a designated country or whose operations are headquartered in a designated country. Requires the Arizona Attorney General to enforce this law. Requires divestment of the person's interest and sale of the agricultural lands if the superior court finds that title or any interest was obtained in violation of this law. Classifies knowing violation of this law as a Class 6 felony. Requires the Arizona Department of Law to adopt rules to implement this section. AS PASSED BY SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:20 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:10 AM

1/17 AEW recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:04 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

03/14/2024

H - House 2nd Read

SB1041 - Groundwater savings certificate; assured water

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Requires a Groundwater Savings Certificate (defined) issued by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) for anyone proposing to offer subdivided lands for sale or lease before presenting the subdivision plan for approval. Requires the certificate be obtained before any filings with the Arizona State Real Estate Commissioner of a notice to offer the subdivision for sale or lease. Requires a city, town or county to only prove a subdivision if the Groundwater Savings Certificate is present, or the applicant has secured a written commitment for water service for the subdivision from a city, town or private water company designated as having an assured water supply. Requires ADWR to designate private water companies in Active Management Areas that have an assured water supply or a Groundwater Savings Certificate. Requires rules to be drafted for an application for a Groundwater Savings Certificate if a gray water system will be installed and meets all gray water environmental requirements. Adds to the meaning of “groundwater savings certificate” that the projected groundwater use is consistent with the management plan and achievement of the management goal for the active management area, the projected groundwater will be of adequate quality to satisfy the proposed water needs, and the applicant or a groundwater replenishment district has demonstrated sufficient financial capability to deliver the necessary water of adequate quality. AS PASSED BY SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:24 AM

1/9 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

03/12/2024 11:43 AM

3/12 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

03/15/2024 1:50 PM

3/15 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/03/2024

H - RET ON CAL - House Committee of the Whole

SB1064 - Conditional enactment; fuel reformulations (~~Gasoline formulations; air quality.~~)

Sponsor:

Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)

Summary:

Requires gasoline produced or shipped to or within Arizona, or offered for sale in counties with 1,200,000 or more residents to comply with one of two listed fuel reformulation options, subject to any waiver issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Requires gasoline produced and shipped to and offered for sale in counties with 1,200,000 or more residents between November 1 and March 31 of each year to comply with one of six (previously one) listed standards, subject to any waiver issued by EPA. Repeals the existing petition, establishes a waiver process, defines the rules that govern that process, and directs the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to adopt rules to comply with this legislation. Directs ADEQ to submit proposed modifications to the gasoline fuel formulation requirements recommended to EPA and outlines that process. Requires the Arizona Department of Agriculture to maintain a list of all approved gasoline formulations by area on its website and to perform feasibility studies for altered or new blends of fuel and studies to evaluate the impact of EPA mandated gasoline blends on the state’s transportation industry. Establishes a task force for to study and issue a report on critical fuel supply and capacity issues and opportunities. Establishes deadlines for compliance, self-repeals and contains a conditional enactment section. (More.) AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:44 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/24/2024

H - DPA - House Committee of the Whole

SB1066 - Solar royalties fund; county residents.

Sponsor:

Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R)

Summary:

Directs the Board of Supervisors to establish a County Resident Solar Royalties Fund to be administered by the County Treasurer and funded by each owner or operator of a solar panel in that county provided it is not owned by a public service corporation that is regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission or by a public power entity that has service territory located in Arizona, or is a participant in an exclusive power purchase agreement with either a public service corporation regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission or is a public power entity that has service territory located in Arizona. Requires the owner or operator of a solar panel that meets the requirements to pay the county in which the solar panel is located, 12.5% of every dollar the owner or operator receives from the sale of kilowatt hours from the solar panel and on the first of every month, the county treasurer to use the monies to cover administrative costs before dividing the excess up evenly among qualified owners and operators. Excludes any solar panel that produces power only for onsite use by a commercial or industrial user, does not export power to the grid, or is a rooftop solar system regardless of whether the system exports power to the grid.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:44 PM

1/11 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1080 - Irrigation water conservation districts; administration

Sponsor:

Sen. Sine Kerr (R)

Summary:

Requires the secretary of an irrigation district to function as the clerk for purposes of service of process and that the Board of Directors hold regular public meetings in a location announced on the meeting notice if the meeting is not held in the District Office. Permits bylaws, rules, regulations, or resolutions to be posted on a District website in compliance with public notice laws. Permits the Board to borrow money through a loan pursuant to state law and to establish a revolving line of credit with a bank or other financial institution with a cap of not more than 25% of the immediately preceding fiscal year’s actual expenditures to be used for operating or capital purposes. Permits any money owed through loans or a line of credit to be repaid with any lawfully available or budgeted monies at the discretion of the Board.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:52 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

01/17/2024 10:11 AM

1/17 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:04 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

02/19/2024

S - Senate Consent Calendar - Object: No

Ch. 226, Laws 2024 (SB1081 - Exemption area; assured water supply)

Sponsor:

Sen. Sine Kerr (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), if requested to designate a portion of a city or town that is located both in the area delineated for exemption and in the Phoenix Active Management Area (AMA) as having an assured water supply if the portion of the city or town seeking the water supply designation is located entirely within an irrigation and water conservation district. Requires the same if the city or town has contracted with the irrigation and water conservation district for a term of 100 years or more, under which the city or town will receive water that the landowners in the district have the right to use on their lands and will treat and deliver the water for exclusive use on irrigation and conservation district lands for municipal use, there is sufficient surface water or effluent of an adequate quality that will be continuously available to satisfy the portion of the city’s or town’s proposed water needs for not less than 100 years, and that the city or town demonstrate the financial capability to construct necessary water facilities per state law. Permits the ADWR to review the determination that a portion of a city or town has an assured water supply and if the evidence shows, determine that a city or town does not. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:53 PM

1/12 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Signed

SB1146 - Disclosure; agricultural vaccinations; prohibition

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

All aquaculture, livestock or poultry products made from aquaculture, livestock or poultry that has not received a messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination may be labeled to state that the aquaculture, livestock or poultry from which the product was made did not receive a messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination. The label shall state "mRNA free" in black text on an orange background. the label may not be larger than one-quarter inch in height. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill would pose a risk to the health and safety of Arizonans, as well as the vitality of cattle ranchers and farmers.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:24 AM

1/18 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Vetoed

SB1147 - Livestock compensation; appropriation

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $250,000 from the general fund in FY2024-25 to the Livestock Compensation Fund. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:24 AM

1/18 added to AEW

Last Action:

03/11/2024

H - DP - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

SB1172 - Land division; water; transportation; turf (~~Physical availability credits; water supply~~)

Sponsor:

Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)

Summary:

Requires the disclosure of ownership of a property when applying for a building permit for new construction of a residential single-family home, unless the filer provides a copy of the subdivision final plat with an approved assured water supply. Counties can enforce applicable ordinances or code provision that affects the public health or safety if a person has constructed a building or addition without securing a building permit. Requires an applicant providing a plat of lots or fractional interest that are the subject of the application to answer specific questions pertaining to ownership of the property and requires an application for a land division include specific language. Defines what types of ownership or relationship of the applicant to another party are not subject to the disclosure requirement. Permits a person with a grandfathered right to irrigate land in an Active Management Area to permanently retire the land from irrigation in anticipation of a future non-irrigation status and retain a physical availability credit provided certain conditions exist. Defines the terms permitting and volume of groundwater that may be withdrawn annually from an Active Management Area with a management goal of safe-yield, and without the goal of safe-yield. Defines information the Arizona Department of Water Resources must identify before issuing a Physical Availability permit. Defines the process and criteria for determining whether to issue a Certificate of Assured Water Supply, or an exemption from the Physical Availability Requirement. Prohibits a municipal provider from applying potable water on non functional turf installed as part of a new development after, commencing on January 1, 2026. Defines actions that a municipality is not precluded from taking regarding an Active Management Area and requirements a municipality may not mandate or prohibit. Defines the criteria the ADWR must use for an application to modify a designation of Assured Water Supply in the Pinal Active Management Area. VETOED.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:14 AM

1/22 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:19 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:28 PM

2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 224, Laws 2024 (SB1181 - Groundwater replenishment; member lands; areas)

Sponsor:

Sen. Warren Petersen (R)

Summary:

SStipulates that excepting to maintain compliance with this legislation, a parcel of member land that is included in the service area of a municipal provider and that has been designated as having an assured water supply pursuant to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) rules, has no further parcel replenishment obligation. Allows, upon the effective date of this legislation, a municipal provider that submits an application for a new designation of assured water supply in the Phoenix Management Area that relies on a member service area agreement, to elect for all parcels of member land to retain a replenishment obligation. For parcels that retain the obligation, the district is required to replenish groundwater in an amount equal to the obligation applicable to that parcel of land. Outlines notification requirements for a municipal provider seeking to become designated as having an assured water supply regarding whether it assumes replenishment obligations under the designation and member service area agreement. Stipulates that that adding member lands to the service area after the designation is not automatically authorized under state law. Sets the replenishment and assumption requirements for a municipal provider that opts to allows parcels to regain replenishment obligations. Outlines how groundwater allowances or extinguishment credits in compliance may be used, required reports as well as penalties for required reporting noncompliance, how processes for annual replenishment assessments for land under a member service agreement work and public media notification requirements for a municipal provider that elects to have parcels retain replenishment obligations. Requires ADWR to develop or amend rules for extinguishment credits and groundwater associated with member lands in a designation of assured water supply. (More) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:12 AM

1/22 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:20 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:14 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Signed

SB1221 - Basin management areas; appropriation

Sponsor:

Sen. Sine Kerr (R)

Summary:

Appropriates $40,000,000 from monies allocated to Arizona from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to fund water conservation measures in a basin management area established pursuant to statute (Basin Area). Requires ADWR to use monies appropriated in the statewide water resources planning line item only to fund water conservation measures in a Basin Area. Allows a water user in a Basin Area to apply for a grant. Requires ADWR to award monies equitably. Exempt from lapsing. Allows the designation of a Basin Area to be initiated by petition. Requires ADWR to transmit the petition to the county board of supervisors (Board). Requires a unanimous, affirmative vote of all members of the Board for approval. Requires public meetings as specified. Requires ADWR to grant certificates within 15 months. Prohibits ADWR from requiring a user to meter any wells in the Basin Area or to report usage beyond statutory requirements. Lists requirement for annual reporting of usage and specifies the information is not public record. Provides for a certificate of water conservation. Lists rights of certificate holders and responsibilities of ADWR. Prohibits the designation of a Basin Area as an active management area or irrigation non-expansion area. Allows the designation of an Active Basin Management Area (Active Area) and the creation of an Active Basin Management Council (Council) and provides rules, procedures, responsibilities and goals. Prohibits the designation of an active area from infringing on a water user's certificated water rights with listed exceptions. Requires annual review by ADWR. Revises criteria for designation of a basin management area so that each index well must show an accelerated decline of five (previously ten) feet or more annually. Allows ADWR to refer listed areas for designation as a basin management area. Specifies that if ADWR makes the referral, it is not subject to petition requirements but is subject to meeting and vote procedures. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:44 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:21 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:28 PM

2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor

Last Action:

06/15/2024

H - FAILED - House Third Reading

SB1241 - Tax credit; gray water systems

Sponsor:

Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)

Summary:

Allows a credit against certain taxes imposed, starting January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2035, for expenses related to installing a “residential gray water treatment system” (defined) that is 50% of the cost of the system, not to exceed $5,000 per system. Eligibility is established by the taxpayer submitting a form developed by the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) and documentation proving the purchase and installation of the unit(s). Requires the ADR to review each claim and to certify the purchase beginning January 2 through January 31 of each year following the calendar year for which the credit is claimed, and the amount claimed by any taxpayer, tally all credits claimed and ensure that $25,000,000 is not exceeded, denying claims beyond that total, even if the amounts certified were not claimed or a taxpayer otherwise fails to comply. Permits a carryover of any portion of an unclaimed credit and stipulates that businesses, partnerships and shareholders may only claim a pro rate share of the credit based on ownership interest or financial investment in the system and that the total amount claimed does not exceed the total amount of a credit for a single taxpayer.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:45 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/15/2024

S - DP - Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water

Ch. 225, Laws 2024 (SB1242 - Water conservation grant fund; purpose (~~ADWR; application; review; time frames~~))

Sponsor:

Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)

Summary:

Permits monies in the water conservation project to be used for administration costs and increasing public awareness activities and developers as defined by state law to apply for and accept grants from the fund to install gray water systems. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:45 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Last Action:

06/19/2024

G - Signed

SB1243 - Groundwater sales; online exchange.

Sponsor:

Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)

Summary:

Allows someone with a grandfathered right to groundwater in the Phoenix, Tucson or Pinal Active Management Area to sell, lease or otherwise convey any portion of that right to pump groundwater or the groundwater itself to any other person in the areas mentioned. Prohibits the right to pump groundwater from one subbasin to transport and use in another subbasin. Establishes permissible uses of grandfathered water rights in the same subbasin as well as information required to be submitted to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWS) when a transfer of rights is occurring. Permits the ADWS to create a form for appropriate notice requirements and the purchaser to access 65% of the total amount of groundwater given by the grandfathered party. Stipulates that all calculations must first consider the remaining 35% of the total amount of groundwater grandfathered as off limits from withdrawal, defines contractual requirements and groundwater forgone by a seller or lessor, per state law. Authorizes and directs the ADWS to create, maintain and host on its website a water exchange for groundwater and groundwater rights to be transferred, sold, leased or otherwise conveyed to another party. Lists specific ADWS and political subdivision actions not authorized pertaining to restricting existing grandfathered rights. The online water exchange shall be publicly accessible and shall include for each transaction the information submitted in the notices prescribed by Section 45-641 (more). AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:45 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/04/2024

H - DPA - House Additional Committee of the Whole

SB1264 - Colorado River; pumping; notice; objection

Sponsor:

Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R)

Summary:

Requires a statement of no objection from the governing body of a municipality, county, irrigation district or county water authority if the well in question is exempt and located in a “water service area” (defined), to be included in any Notice of Intent to Drill. Requires a statement that a city or town does not object to drilling in the case of a well that is located within the city or town limits or water service area in a county adjacent to the Colorado River and who holds an entitlement to Colorado River water. Requires a statement that an affected irrigation district does not object to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) granting a drill permit in the case of an applicant whose target drilling area is within the boundaries of a water service area of an irrigation district, in a county adjacent to the Colorado River and who holds an entitlement to Colorado River water. Requires a county statement of non-objection for any drilling site located within five miles of the Colorado River in a county that is also within the boundaries of a water service area of a county water authority. Requires any entity that receives a Notice of Intent to Drill to approve or reject the application within 45 days, or the ADWR must assume there is objection to the Notice, which counts as a statement of no objection. Requires a statement of non-objection, a default statement of non-objection, or proof that the governing body did not act in the required amount of time for the ADWR to approve a Notice of Intent to Drill.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:52 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Last Action:

03/05/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1289 - DWR; hydrology reports

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Requires that 30 days before issuing a report on the hydrologic conditions of an Active Management Area, or a related report, the Governor and the Arizona Department of Water Resources are to submit a copy of the report to the members of the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committees of the legislature, or their successor committees. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill needlessly creates unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy that will interfere with the core mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and she further stressed that water policy needs to be addressed in a holistic manner that addresses challenges Arizona faces.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:56 PM

1/24 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 12, Laws 2024 (SB1301 - Electricity producers; safeguards; electromagnetic pulse)

Sponsor:

Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)

Summary:

Requires electricity producers to consider dangers associated with “electromagnetic pulse” (defined) and to take steps to secure a continuous supply of electricity to the residents of Arizona. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:34 PM

1/26 added to AEW

Last Action:

03/25/2024

G - Signed

SB1341 - Procurement; electric vehicles; forced labor

Sponsor:

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary:

Restricts any Arizona “government entity” from entering into a contract for the procurement of electric vehicles or any component of an “electric vehicle” (defined) unless the manufacturer or “motor vehicle dealer” (defined) can certify that no entity involved in the manufacture of the vehicle or parts knowingly utilized “forced labor” (defined) or “oppressive child labor” (defined), including the mining of raw materials, and consents to the personal jurisdiction of Arizona. Levies a $10,000 fine or one half the total price paid by the government entity, whichever is greater, per misleading statement for falsifying records or providing misleading information to attain compliance with the above requirements. Levies a $10,000 fine or the total price paid by the government entity, whichever is greater, per employee and per misleading statement for falsifying records or providing misleading information to attain compliance with the above requirements. Contains a legislative finding. Pertains to all procurement contracts entered into, amended, or renewed after the effective date of this legislation. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:43 PM

1/26 added to AEW

Last Action:

04/02/2024

H - DP - House Committee of the Whole

Ch. 165, Laws 2024 (SB1345 - Arizona power authority; continuation)

Sponsor:

Sen. Sine Kerr (R)

Summary:

The statutory life of the Arizona Power Authority is extended eight years to July 1, 2032 if the authority has no outstanding contractual obligations with the United States or any United States agency; has no debts or obligations that were issued to finance the cost of the Hoover power plant modifications project, the hoover power plant uprating project or other facilities related to the boulder canyon project; has otherwise provided for paying or retiring these debts or obligations. if any contractual debt or obligation listed in this section exists, and a satisfactory provision has not been made to pay or retire the debt or obligation, the authority shall continue in existence until the debt or obligation is fully satisfied. Retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:45 PM

1/26 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:21 AM

2/5 AEW recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:15 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Signed

SB1403 - Designated countries; land ownership; prohibition

Sponsor:

Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a “foreign principal” (defined) from a “designated country” (defined) from, directly or indirectly, purchasing, owning, acquiring by grant or device, or having any other interest in real property in Arizona with listed exceptions regarding size, location, zoning, documentation, and status as a natural born person. Requires enforcement by the Arizona Attorney General. Requires the Superior Court, upon ascertaining that this legislation has been violated, to divest the person’s interest in the property and defines the priority of any divestment. Exempts from liability under this Act a title insurer, title agent, escrow agent, or real estate licensee. Stipulates that this Act may not be the basis for a title insurance claim. Permits a “foreign principal” (defined) to acquire real property, enforcement of security interests, or the collection of debt if the entity sells, transfers or divests from the property within three years and exempts current property owners from this law. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 1:35 PM

1/19 PA approved opposition to HB 2407 Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:22 AM

2/5 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:15 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/24/2024

H - FAILED - House Third Reading

SB1637 - Electric vehicle charging stations

Sponsor:

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary:

Prohibits an “electricity supplier” (defined) from owning or operating “electric vehicle charging stations” (defined) but allows an electricity supplier to own and operate make-ready infrastructure necessary for electric vehicle charging station operation. Exempts, from the prohibition, an electric vehicle charging station that an electricity supplier constructed, provided, owned, operated or maintained before the general effective date. Allows an affiliate of an electricity supplier to provide, own, operate or maintain electric vehicle charging stations. Contains legislative findings.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:09 AM

1/30 added to AEW

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 10:22 AM

2/5 AEW recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:15 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

03/05/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1648 - Agricultural vaccinations; disclosure.

Sponsor:

Sen. Ken Bennett (R)

Summary:

Permits aquaculture livestock or poultry products made from animals that did not receive the Messenger Ribonucleic Acid vaccination to be labeled to state that the animal from which the product came did not receive the vaccine. Labeling is required to state “MRNA free” in black text on an orange background label that does not exceed one-quarter inch in height. Stipulates that the bill does not authorize the Department of Agriculture or state veterinarian to require or administer a Messenger Ribonucleic Acid vaccine that has not been fully approved by the US Department of Agriculture or the US Food and Drug Administration, or their successor agencies, and that full approval does not include emergency approval. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:09 AM

1/30 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/28/2024

H - House 2nd Read

SB1650 - Subdivisions; assured water supply; lots.

Sponsor:

Sen. Ken Bennett (R)

Summary:

Permits a city, town or county to approve a building permit for a property if the property does not require approval of a plat and if the property has a Certificate of Assured Water Supply from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) or a written commitment of water service from a city, town, or private water company designated as having an assured water supply. Requires anyone who is proposing to offer one or more lots, parcels or fractional interests in land for sale or lease to obtain a certificate of Assured Water Supply. Requires a property owner to get that approval certificate where approval of the plat is required, or if it is not required, before offering the land for sale or lease.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:10 AM

1/30 added to AEW

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

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