Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2201 — technical correction; electricity; power authority

Last action — Signed by Governor

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 12, 2025.

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  • 1 sponsor

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    5 passed, 4 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

328 added · 268 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill HB 2201 removes the definition of "Public Safety Power Shut Off," which described a method for reducing wildfire risks by temporarily cutting power. The definition of "wildfire" and "wildfire mitigation plan" remains unchanged, but the section now clarifies that the chapter does not create new legal claims or responsibilities beyond existing laws. This change is significant because it streamlines the bill and focuses on wildfire prevention efforts without introducing new legal complexities.

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House Engrossed technical correction;
Senate Engrossed House Bill technical correction;
approval) State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2201 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 30, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7;
approval) State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 167 HOUSE BILL 2201 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 30, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7;
AMENDING TITLE 37, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1311;
"PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF" MEANS THE INTENTIONAL TEMPORARY SHUT OFF OF POWER DURING CERTAIN WEATHER OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.
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IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, AN ATTACHOR SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 30-904 WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY BE ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF THE ATTACHOR'S EQUIPMENT.
IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, AN ATTACHOR SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY AND TO BE COVERED BY THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 30-904 WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY BE ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF THE ATTACHOR'S EQUIPMENT.
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION, A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026 AND EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR THEREAFTER UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY ORDERS OTHERWISE.
THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL ADOPT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026 AND EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR THEREAFTER UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY ORDERS OTHERWISE.
BEFORE A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SUBMITS A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE GOVERNING BODY, THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL CONSULT WITH A STATE OR FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT OR FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY THAT HAS AUTHORITY IN THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S SERVICE TERRITORY, AS APPLICABLE, AS TO THE CONTENT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL REVIEW THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THE PLAN:
THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL REVIEW THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN:
THE GOVERNING BODY MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN BY PROVIDING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY.
THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY JUDICIAL ACTION THAT SEEKS REVIEW OF THE GOVERNING BODY'S APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN OR ANY PORTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
IF THE GOVERNING BODY DOES NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AT THE EXPIRATION OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS.
WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION, THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL REVISE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BODY'S REQUEST.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION, A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE STATE FORESTER FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND APPROVAL AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 37-1311.
THE GOVERNING BODY HAS SIXTY DAYS TO CONSIDER THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S RESPONSE AND ANY PROPOSED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED APPROVED DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY JUDICIAL ACTION THAT SEEKS REVIEW OF THE GOVERNING BODY'S APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN OR ANY PORTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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2201 GOVERNING BODY DOES NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AT THE EXPIRATION OF SIXTY DAYS.
THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY WITH FEWER THAN FORTY THOUSAND METERS IN THIS STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 MAY PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO BOTH THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY AND THE STATE FORESTER AS PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS A AND D OF THIS SECTION.
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IF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY WITH FEWER THAN FORTY THOUSAND METERS IN THIS STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 DOES NOT SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO BOTH THE GOVERNING BODY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND THE STATE FORESTER PURSUANT TO SECTION 37-1311, THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO THAT PUBLIC POWER ENTITY.
A DESCRIPTION OF AREAS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION WHERE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S FACILITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO A HEIGHTENED RISK OF WILDFIRE.
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A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS THAT THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY WILL USE TO INSPECT AND OPERATE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.
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A DESCRIPTION OF THE KEY INDIVIDUALS OR POSITION TITLES OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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A DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURES FOR DEENERGIZING POWER LINES AND DISABLING RECLOSERS TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL WILDFIRES OR PROVIDE A PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF PLAN.
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A PLAN FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
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A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURES THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY INTENDS TO USE TO RESTORE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A WILDFIRE.
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A DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS.
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A DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION, IF APPLICABLE, WITH STATE OR LOCAL WILDFIRE PROTECTION EFFORTS.
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A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY WILL MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY MAY REFERENCE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED IN THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IN LIEU OF THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION.
REFERENCED MATERIAL MUST BE INCLUDED AS ATTACHMENTS TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SUBMISSION.
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FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, ALL OF THE ELEMENTS MUST BE PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENCE AGAINST A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT ACTS IN - 2 - H.B.
2201 COMPLIANCE WITH A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN THAT IS APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 30-903 AND 37-1311 IS DEEMED TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT PUBLIC POWER ENTITY.
A PARTY THAT ASSERTS A CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL PROVE THAT A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WAS A PROXIMATE CAUSE OF ANY LOSS, INJURY OR OTHER HARM ALLEGED.
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ACTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT PUBLIC POWER ENTITY UNLESS THERE IS CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF WILFUL, INTENTIONAL OR RECKLESS MISCONDUCT.
NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION, A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY THAT ENGAGES IN WILFUL, INTENTIONAL OR RECKLESS MISCONDUCT THAT CAUSES A WILDFIRE IS DEEMED TO NOT MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT PUBLIC POWER ENTITY.
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A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY PROPORTION OF FAULT FOR THE IGNITION OF A WILDFIRE FROM SOURCES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S CONTROL, INCLUDING LIGHTNING STRIKES OR ACTIONS BY THIRD PARTIES.
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY FAULT FOR THE IGNITION OF A WILDFIRE FROM SOURCES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S CONTROL, INCLUDING LIGHTNING STRIKES OR ACTIONS BY THIRD PARTIES.
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY FAULT FOR VEGETATION OR OTHER WILDFIRE RISKS OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE OR OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY HAS BEEN DELAYED IN ACCESSING OR DENIED ACCESS TO FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY PROPORTION OF FAULT FOR VEGETATION OR OTHER WILDFIRE RISKS OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE OR OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY HAS BEEN DELAYED IN ACCESSING OR DENIED ACCESS TO FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IF THE DELAY OR DENIAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S REASONABLE CONTROL.
IN AN ACTION PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO RECOVER ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM A WILDFIRE, NEITHER CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGES NOR EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGES SHALL BE RECOVERED.
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Title 37, chapter 9, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 37-1311, to read:
37-1311.
Wildfire mitigation plan;
hearing;
rules;
fees;
definitions A.
THE STATE FORESTER SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE A SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IF THE STATE FORESTER FINDS THAT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN:
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COMPLIES WITH TITLE 30, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1 OR TITLE 40, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 1 AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE RULES.
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IS REASONABLE CONSIDERING THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S SIZE AND RESOURCES.
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IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
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MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION H OF THIS SECTION.
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IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND RISK OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S SERVICE AREA IN WHICH THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATES.
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THE STATE FORESTER SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON A SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE STATE FORESTER SHALL PUBLISH THE NOTICE ON THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT'S WEBSITE AND IN THE ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
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WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER RECEIVING A SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE STATE FORESTER SHALL:
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IDENTIFY THE COUNTIES AND CITIES AND TOWNS THAT ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION AS DESCRIBED IN THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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ESTABLISH THE TIME PERIOD AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AFFECTED COUNTIES AND CITIES AND TOWNS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT.
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PROVIDE THE INFORMATION PRESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 OF THIS SUBSECTION TO THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY.
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WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE INFORMATION PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION, THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE IDENTIFIED COUNTIES AND CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE COMMENT ON THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ANY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE STATE FORESTER SHALL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING TO SOLICIT COMMENTS ON ANY PROPOSED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE STATE FORESTER SHALL PROVIDE FOR REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING USING TELEPHONIC OR VIDEO CONFERENCING.
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THE STATE FORESTER MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR REQUEST MODIFICATION TO THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER THE INITIAL RECEIPT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN BY PROVIDING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY.
IF THE STATE FORESTER DOES NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AFTER THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-DAY REVIEW PERIOD.
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WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION F OF THIS SECTION, THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL RESPOND TO THE STATE FORESTER'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND, IF NECESSARY, MAY REVISE THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE STATE FORESTER SHALL HAVE SIXTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE RESPONSES OR A REVISED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, WHICHEVER IS LATER, TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
IF THE STATE FORESTER DOES NOT REQUEST FURTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AT THE EXPIRATION OF SIXTY DAYS.
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2201 DEEMED APPROVED DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY JUDICIAL ACTION PURSUANT TO TITLE 12, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 6 THAT SEEKS REVIEW OF THE STATE FORESTER'S APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN OR ANY PORTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SHALL DO THE FOLLOWING:
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IDENTIFY PREVENTIVE ACTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING PROGRAMS THAT THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL CARRY OUT, INSTALL, REPAIR, REPLACE OR IMPLEMENT TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF A WILDFIRE.
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INCLUDE:
(a) A DESCRIPTION OF AREAS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION WHERE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S FACILITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO A HEIGHTENED RISK OF WILDFIRE.
(b) A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES, STANDARDS AND TIME FRAMES THAT THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL USE TO INSPECT AND OPERATE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.
(c) A DESCRIPTION OF THE KEY INDIVIDUALS OR POSITION TITLES OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
(d) A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES FOR DEENERGIZING POWER LINES AND DISABLING RECLOSERS TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL WILDFIRES OR PROVIDE A PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF PLAN.
(e) A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES, STANDARDS AND TIME FRAMES THAT THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL USE TO CARRY OUT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
(f) A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURES THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY INTENDS TO USE TO RESTORE THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY'S OR ELECTRIC UTILITY'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A WILDFIRE.
(g) A DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS.
(h) A DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION, IF APPLICABLE, WITH STATE OR LOCAL WILDFIRE PROTECTION EFFORTS.
(i) A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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A PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY MAY REFERENCE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED IN THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IN LIEU OF THE REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION H OF THIS SECTION.
REFERENCED MATERIAL SHALL BE INCLUDED AS ATTACHMENTS TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SUBMISSION.
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DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS BY THE STATE FORESTER PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, ANY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE STATE FORESTER SHALL REMAIN APPROVED AND IN EFFECT.
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THE STATE FORESTER MAY ADOPT RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION.
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ANY ACTION BY THE STATE FORESTER PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND ANY COMMENTS ON THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN PROVIDED BY ANY COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE THE EXERCISE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION INVOLVING THE DETERMINATION OF FUNDAMENTAL GOVERNMENTAL POLICY AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 12-820.01.
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THE STATE FORESTER MAY CHARGE REASONABLE FEES TO PUBLIC POWER ENTITIES AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLANS AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
IN ESTABLISHING THE FEES, THE STATE FORESTER MAY CONSIDER FACTORS SUCH AS THE TIME AND MATERIALS NECESSARY TO REVIEW THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLANS WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE RELATIVE SIZE, RESOURCES AND SERVICE TERRITORY COMPLEXITY OF THE PUBLIC POWER ENTITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY SUBMITTING A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
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"ELECTRIC UTILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 30-901 AND 40-1301.
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"PUBLIC POWER ENTITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 30-901 AND 40-1301.
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"PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF" MEANS THE INTENTIONAL TEMPORARY SHUT OFF OF POWER DURING CERTAIN WEATHER OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE.
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"WILDFIRE" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 30-901 AND 40-1301.
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"WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 30-901 OR 40-1301.
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"COMMISSION" MEANS THE CORPORATION COMMISSION.
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"ELECTED BOARD" MEANS THE GOVERNING BODY OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS SELECTED BY VOTERS OR MEMBERS OF AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN AN ELECTION.
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(ii) ANY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE OPERATING IN THIS STATE.
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2201 (ii) ANY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE OPERATING IN THIS STATE.
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"PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF" MEANS THE INTENTIONAL TEMPORARY SHUT OFF OF POWER DURING CERTAIN WEATHER OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.
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"WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN" MEANS A PLAN THAT IS SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION OR ELECTED BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER.
"WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN" MEANS A PLAN THAT IS SUBMITTED TO THE STATE FORESTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER AND SECTION 37-1311.
IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, ANY ATTACHOR SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 40-1304 WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY BE ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF THE ATTACHOR'S EQUIPMENT.
IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, ANY ATTACHOR SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY AND TO BE COVERED BY THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 40-1304 WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY THAT MAY BE ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF THE ATTACHOR'S EQUIPMENT.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION G OF THIS SECTION, AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION, AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE STATE FORESTER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 37-1311.
THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL SUBMIT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE COMMISSION ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026 AND EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR THEREAFTER.
THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL SUBMIT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE STATE FORESTER ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026 AND EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR THEREAFTER.
BEFORE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SUBMITS A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE COMMISSION, THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL CONSULT WITH A STATE OR FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT OR FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY THAT HAS AUTHORITY IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S SERVICE TERRITORY, AS APPLICABLE, AS TO THE CONTENT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
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ANY ACTION BY THE STATE FORESTER THAT APPROVES A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS NOT CONSIDERED APPROVAL FOR RECOVERY OF THE ELECTRIC - 7 - H.B.
2201 B.
2201 UTILITY'S COSTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN THROUGH RATES FOR SERVICE CHARGED TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S CUSTOMERS.
THE COMMISSION SHALL REVIEW THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THE PLAN:
1.
COMPLIES WITH THIS CHAPTER AND ALL APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
2.
IS REASONABLE.
3.
IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
THE COMMISSION MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE SUBMITTED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN BY PROVIDING WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WITH FEWER THAN FORTY THOUSAND METERS IN THIS STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 MAY PREPARE AND SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO THE STATE FORESTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION.
IF THE COMMISSION DOES NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AT THE EXPIRATION OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WITH FORTY THOUSAND OR MORE METERS IN THIS STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 SHALL PREPARE A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 37-1311, SUBSECTION H AND MAY SUBMIT THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE STATE FORESTER AS PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION.
WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE PRESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION, THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL REVISE THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION'S REQUEST.
IF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DOES NOT SUBMIT A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE STATE FORESTER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 37-1311, THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO THAT ELECTRIC UTILITY.
THE COMMISSION HAS SIXTY DAYS TO CONSIDER THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S RESPONSE AND ANY PROPOSED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED APPROVED DURING THE PENDENCY OF ANY JUDICIAL ACTION THAT SEEKS REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN OR ANY PORTION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
IF THE COMMISSION DOES NOT REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR A MODIFICATION TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN, THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED AT THE EXPIRATION OF SIXTY DAYS.
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THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1.
A DESCRIPTION OF AREAS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION WHERE THE UTILITIES FACILITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO A HEIGHTENED RISK OF WILDFIRE.
2.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS THAT THE ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL USE TO INSPECT AND OPERATE THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.
3.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE KEY INDIVIDUALS OR POSITION TITLES OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
4.
A DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURES FOR DEENERGIZING POWER LINES AND DISABLING RECLOSERS TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL WILDFIRES OR PROVIDE A PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT OFF PLAN.
5.
A PLAN FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
6.
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURES THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INTENDS TO USE TO RESTORE THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A WILDFIRE.
7.
A DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS.
8.
A DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION, IF APPLICABLE, WITH STATE OR LOCAL WILDFIRE PROTECTION EFFORTS.
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2201 9.
A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE ELECTRIC UTILITY WILL MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
F.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY MAY REFERENCE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED IN THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IN LIEU OF THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION.
REFERENCED MATERIAL MUST BE INCLUDED AS ATTACHMENTS TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN SUBMISSION.
G.
ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2026 AND EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR THEREAFTER UNLESS AN ELECTRIC UTILITY'S GOVERNING BOARD ORDERS OTHERWISE, AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS GOVERNED BY AN ELECTED BOARD SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE ELECTED BOARD, INSTEAD OF THE COMMISSION, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
THE ELECTED BOARD SHALL REPLACE THE ROLE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
BEFORE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SUBMITS A WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN TO THE ELECTED BOARD, THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL CONSULT WITH A STATE OR FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT OR FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY THAT HAS AUTHORITY IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S SERVICE TERRITORY, AS APPLICABLE, AS TO THE CONTENT OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, ALL OF THE ELEMENTS MUST BE PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENCE AGAINST AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT IS RELATED TO A WILDFIRE, AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT ACTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT ELECTRIC UTILITY.
A PARTY THAT ASSERTS A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENCE SHALL PROVE THAT A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN WAS A PROXIMATE CAUSE OF ANY LOSS, INJURY OR OTHER HARM ALLEGED.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ACTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN IS DEEMED TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT ELECTRIC UTILITY UNLESS THERE IS CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF WILFUL, INTENTIONAL OR RECKLESS MISCONDUCT.
NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION, AN ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT ENGAGES IN WILFUL, INTENTIONAL OR RECKLESS MISCONDUCT THAT CAUSES A WILDFIRE IS NOT DEEMED TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR A REASONABLY PRUDENT ELECTRIC UTILITY.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY FAULT FOR THE IGNITION OF A WILDFIRE FROM SOURCES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S CONTROL, INCLUDING LIGHTNING STRIKES OR ACTIONS BY THIRD PARTIES.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY PROPORTION OF FAULT FOR THE IGNITION OF A WILDFIRE FROM SOURCES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S CONTROL, INCLUDING LIGHTNING STRIKES OR ACTIONS BY THIRD PARTIES.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY FAULT FOR VEGETATION OR OTHER WILDFIRE RISKS OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE OR OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE ELECTRIC UTILITY HAS BEEN DELAYED IN ACCESSING OR DENIED ACCESS TO FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SHALL NOT BE APPORTIONED ANY PROPORTION OF FAULT FOR VEGETATION OR OTHER WILDFIRE RISKS OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE OR OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE ELECTRIC UTILITY HAS BEEN DELAYED IN ACCESSING OR DENIED ACCESS TO FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IF THE DELAY OR DENIAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY'S REASONABLE CONTROL.
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F.
2201 F.
IN AN ACTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO RECOVER ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM A WILDFIRE, NEITHER EXEMPLARY NOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY - 8 - H.B.
IN AN ACTION PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO RECOVER ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM A WILDFIRE, NEITHER CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGES NOR EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGES SHALL BE RECOVERED.
2201 KIND MAY BE RECOVERED, ONLY PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT AFTER IT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT AN ELECTRIC UTILITY, WHICH IS NOT AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, IS LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR BODILY HARM THAT RESULTS FROM A WILDFIRE, SUCH DAMAGES MAY BE SOUGHT IF THE PLAINTIFF PROVES BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT THE DEFENDANT ELECTRIC UTILITY'S CONDUCT WAS BOTH:
1.
OUTRAGEOUS, OPPRESSIVE OR INTOLERABLE.
2.
CONSCIOUSLY PURSUED KNOWINGLY OR WITH INTENTIONAL DISREGARD THAT THE CONDUCT CREATED A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL INJURY TO OTHERS.
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4.
Exemption from rulemaking Notwithstanding any other law, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of title 41, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, for one year after the effective date of this act.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 12, 2025.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 12, 2025.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. PASSED

  15. PASSED

  16. FAILED

  17. DPA

  18. DPA/SE

  19. House Second Reading

  20. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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Votes

Passed

Passed 22 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6601
Republican 16100
Total 22701
% of votes cast 73%23%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Not Voting
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 35 Yea · 25 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 121500
Republican 231000
Total 352500
% of votes cast 58%42%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Nay
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Nay
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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failed to pass

Failed 28 Yea · 32 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 91800
Republican 191400
Total 283200
% of votes cast 47%53%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Nay
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Nay
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Nay
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Nay

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