HB 2179 Summary

• Requires cities, towns, or counties to obtain affirmative majority vote of governing body at public hearing before entering into intergovernmental agreements.

• Limits agreement duration to maximum of 8 years, with extensions requiring governing body review, public hearing, and affirmative majority vote.

• Requires governing bodies to review and reaffirm all existing agreements within 8 years of the bill's effective date through public hearing and majority vote.

• Mandates cities, towns, and counties post all agreements on their websites.

• Exempts agreements made pursuant to sections 11-952.01 and 11-955 of Arizona Revised Statutes from these requirements.