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AZ HB2328

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Marshall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to municipalities that provide water service to areas beyond their corporate limits in mid-sized metropolitan counties (primarily targeting Maricopa County area)

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing water rate structures between municipalities based on cost of service studies or mutual agreements

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Natural Resources2/23/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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