Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 2242 — utilities; restrictions; prohibitions; preemption; repeal

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends existing law regarding building permits and repeals certain sections related to utility regulations.

  • Section 9-467

    A municipality requiring the issuance of a building permit may not deny a permit application based on the utility provider proposed to provide utility service to the project. → A municipality requiring the issuance of a building permit may not deny a permit application based on the utility provider proposed to provide utility service to the project.

    It clarifies that municipalities cannot deny building permits based on the choice of utility provider.

  • Section 9-467

    A city or town MUNICIPALITY may require a person that has been issued a building permit and that does not otherwise hold a business license from the municipality to apply for a business license within thirty days after issuing the building permit. → A CITY OR TOWN may require a person that has been issued a building permit and that does not otherwise hold a business license from the municipality to apply for a business license within thirty days after issuing the building permit.

    It standardizes the conditions under which a business license may be required after a building permit is issued.

  • Section 11-321

    A county may not deny a permit application based on the utility provider proposed to provide utility service to the project. → A county may not deny a permit application based on the utility provider proposed to provide utility service to the project.

    It establishes that counties cannot restrict building permits based on the utility provider selected.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

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Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2242?
HB 2242 is sponsored by Betty J Villegas (Democrat), Christopher Mathis (Democrat), and Oscar De Los Santos (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2242?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2242?
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