AZ SB1637

Prohibits electricity suppliers from owning or operating electric vehicle charging stations, but allows them to own and operate make-ready infrastructure necessary for station operation.

Permits affiliates of electricity suppliers to provide, own, operate, or maintain electric vehicle charging stations.

Exempts electric vehicle charging stations that electricity suppliers constructed, provided, owned, operated, or maintained before this bill's effective date from the ownership restrictions.

Defines key terms including "electricity supplier" (regulated and unregulated electric companies, and public power entities), "electric vehicle charging station" (nonresidential level two or direct current fast charging stations available to the public), and "make-ready infrastructure" (electrical infrastructure required to service a charging station's load).

Establishes legislative findings supporting private sector investment in electric vehicle charging stations through competitively neutral policies, competitive pricing mechanisms, and market innovation incentives.