AZ HB2242

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-467 and 11-321 to establish that utility provider regulation is a matter of statewide concern, prohibiting municipalities and counties from denying building permits based on the utility provider proposed for a project.

Prohibits municipalities and counties from imposing permit requirements or fees on applicants that differ based on which utility provider is selected, or that have the effect of restricting use of any capable and authorized utility provider.

Repeals section 9-810 (municipality building permits) and section 11-867 (county building permits) from Arizona Revised Statutes.

Maintains existing provisions allowing municipalities and counties to recover reasonable costs for reviewing and issuing permits, and preserves their authority to manage municipally or county-owned utilities.

Clarifies that municipalities and counties cannot require business licenses or transaction privilege tax licenses as a condition for issuing building permits, though they may require applicants to obtain such licenses within 30 days after permit issuance.