HB 2033 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

workers' compensation; service; definition

HB 2033 requires Arizona municipalities to adopt online instant permitting systems for solar energy installations by January 1, 2027. It sets specific standards for solar photovoltaic and water heating system plans, including requirements for electrical diagrams and mounting details, while limiting municipalities' ability to demand engineering stamps. The bill also mandates that municipalities offer remote field reports for home power inspections at costs no higher than in-person inspections, with a deadline of July 1, 2027. It includes provisions to suspend contractors or engineers who repeatedly submit false information in applications or remote reports, requiring a clear appeal process for those affected. This bill directly impacts homeowners installing solar systems, solar contractors, and local government permitting offices.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2025
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House Engrossed Version Senate Engrossed Version · 9 edits · Feb 6, 2025
MAJOR
This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to replace workers' compensation provisions with new regulations for residential solar construction permits. The changes establish requirements for municipalities and counties to adopt online instant permitting processes for solar and energy storage installations, implement remote field inspections, and provide immunity protections for municipal employees.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from workers' compensation law (covering employee injuries) to residential solar construction permitting, applying to municipalities and counties with populations of 5,000 or more.
SCOPE

Changed the bill's subject matter from workers' compensation to residential solar construction permits and related regulations.

REQUIREMENT

Requires municipalities and counties to adopt online instant permitting processes for home power installations by January 1, 2027.

Mandates remote field inspection options for single-family and two-family dwelling inspections by July 1, 2027.

Requires municipalities and counties to publish compliance reports on their websites within 30 days of achieving compliance with new permitting requirements.

Prohibits municipalities and counties from charging fees for in-person audits of remote field reports.

DEFINITION

Created new definitions for 'Home Power Application,' 'Home Power Building Permit,' 'Home Power Installation,' and 'Instant Permitting Process'.

ENFORCEMENT

Establishes procedures for suspending contractors or engineers who provide materially false information more than once during the permitting process.

Provides immunity from liability for municipal and county employees unless their actions were grossly negligent.

TIMELINE

Allows a six-month delay for municipalities or counties to adopt instant permitting processes until June 30, 2028, if they are still establishing the required systems.

Floor votes · House Feb 6, 2025

How they voted

4811
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 60
Feb 6, 2025
D Democratic27
26 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican33
22 Yea 11 Nay
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Amendments
3
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA/SE
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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David Livingston
RRepublican
AZ
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