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AZ SB1269
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
- Counties with populations under 500,000 may use a simplified process to form fire districts with 5,000 or fewer residents through December 31, 2028
- Formation requires a written request to the county board of supervisors with proposed boundary maps, followed by a public hearing where boundaries may be revised
- No single property within proposed district boundaries may be required to contribute more than 2.5% of the district's total funding
- Formation must be approved by 65% of qualified electors at an election held on one of the four dates prescribed by state law
- Upon voter approval, the board of supervisors appoints three district residents to serve on an organizing board of directors until regular elections occur at the next general election
Legislative Description
Fire districts; formation; county supervisors
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/21/2026
Government Institutions1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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