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AZ SB1339
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
- Creates an alternate formation process for fire districts in Arizona counties with populations under 500,000 persons, available until December 31, 2030
- Allows the board of supervisors to form fire districts of 10,000 or fewer persons through a written request and public hearing process, bypassing the standard petition requirements
- Requires voter approval by qualified electors within the proposed district boundaries, with the election held on one of four dates prescribed by state law
- Permits property owners within newly formed fire districts to opt out before December 31, 2031, exempting them from district taxes and fees while releasing the district from any obligation to provide emergency services to their property
- Limits any single property's contribution to no more than 2.5% of the total funding of the proposed district
Legislative Description
Fire districts; county supervisors; formation
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2026
Government Institutions1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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