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AZ HB2328
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Marshall
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipal corporations in Arizona counties with populations between 1 million and 4 million from charging higher water rates to residents living outside municipal boundaries than those charged to residents inside the boundaries
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Applies to municipalities that provide water service to areas beyond their corporate limits in mid-sized metropolitan counties (primarily targeting Maricopa County area)
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Maintains existing provisions allowing water rate structures between municipalities based on cost of service studies or mutual agreements
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Preserves grandfather clause for pre-July 1986 surcharges on water provided to other municipalities, capped at 30% above rates charged to the providing municipality's own residents
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Amends Section 9-511 of Arizona Revised Statutes governing municipal utilities and their authority to provide services outside corporate limits
Legislative Description
Municipal corporations; water supply; rates
Rates
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/3/2026