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AZ HB2514

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Extends Arizona's adequate water supply requirements to all subdivisions statewide, removing the previous limitation that applied only to areas that had received written notice from the Director of Water Resources or voluntarily adopted such requirements
  • Requires final plat approval for subdivisions outside active management areas only if the Director of Water Resources determines adequate water supply exists or the subdivider obtains a written commitment from a designated water provider
  • Repeals sections 45-108.02 and 45-108.03 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously allowed exemptions for subdivisions with inadequate water supplies
  • Eliminates exemptions that previously allowed subdivision approval when water would be transported by motor vehicle or train, removing local government discretion to grant such exemptions
  • Amends multiple related statutes (sections 9-463.01, 11-823, 32-2181, 32-2183, 32-2197.08, 33-406, 45-108, 45-108.01, 45-108.04, 45-576, and 48-6414) to conform with the statewide adequate water supply requirement

Legislative Description

Adequate water supply; statewide requirements

Last Action

House read second time

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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