HB 2084 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

domestic water improvement districts; hauling

HB 2084 amends Arizona law to allow domestic water improvement districts in unincorporated areas to deliver water through "water hauling" as part of their water systems. It specifically authorizes districts to construct and operate waterworks, including systems for water delivery via hauling, and permits contracting for transportation services within districts. The bill defines key terms like "waterworks" and clarifies that large agricultural lands (20+ acres for commercial farming) may be excluded if owners object. This change directly affects unincorporated communities seeking to establish or expand water infrastructure, particularly where traditional pipelines are impractical.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Introduced Version House Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Feb 17, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify and expand the authority of domestic water improvement districts, particularly regarding water hauling services. The changes allow these districts to provide transportation services through special assessments and authorize them to deliver water through water hauling methods. The bill also updates definitions and clarifies the scope of improvements these districts can undertake, including water delivery systems and related infrastructure.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of domestic water improvement districts to explicitly include water hauling services and transportation services within the district, allowing them to provide these services through special assessments or bond issuances.
SCOPE

Added explicit authorization for domestic water improvement districts to provide transportation services within the district through special assessments, bond issuances, or other contractual arrangements.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'Waterworks' to clarify inclusion of water hauling capabilities and expanded the definition of 'Work' or 'improvement' to include transportation services.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified eligibility criteria for improvement districts to allow formation in noncontiguous areas within six miles of incorporated cities or towns with proper consent.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for obtaining consent from city or town governing bodies when proposed district boundaries are within six miles of an incorporated city or town.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified eminent domain powers for water hauling districts, limiting them to acquiring sites for single wells and standpipes with associated water treatment infrastructure.

Floor votes · House Feb 17, 2025

How they voted

3326
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 60
Feb 17, 2025
D Democratic27
26 Nay 1
96% Nay
R Republican33
33 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Amendments
2
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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