SB 1134 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

ADWR; application; review; time frames

SB 1134 sets strict time limits for Arizona agencies to review license applications, requiring written notices of completeness or deficiencies within defined periods. If deficiencies are found, the review process pauses until missing information is submitted, and applications deemed incomplete without timely notice are automatically considered complete. The bill also updates water supply certification rules for land developers, requiring a "certificate of assured water supply" from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) before subdivided lands can be sold or leased in certain areas, unless a city/town or private water provider has an approved water commitment. Additionally, it allows reduced water demand calculations for projects using approved gray water systems, directly affecting developers, local governments, and water providers in active management areas.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Apr 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 7 edits · Feb 26, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was completely rewritten to shift from establishing county water augmentation authorities to regulating water supply certificates for subdivisions in active management areas. The new version focuses on ensuring cities, towns, and private water companies have assured water supplies before approving subdivisions, replacing the previous bond-financing framework for county water projects.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from authorizing county water augmentation authorities to issue bonds for water projects to regulating subdivision development through water supply certificates and designating entities with assured water supplies.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions establishing county water augmentation authorities, including definitions, bond issuance powers, and wastewater treatment loan provisions.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for subdivision developers to obtain certificates of assured water supply or written commitments from designated water providers before presenting plats for approval.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for administrative completeness review time frame, substantive review time frame, overall time frame, and assured water supply criteria.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified eligibility criteria to exempt certain developments from water supply certificate requirements, including mineral extraction, industrial uses, and lands with existing type A certificates.

TIMELINE

Added specific time frame requirements: 30 days for administrative completeness review, 90 days for substantive review, and 120 days for overall review.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions requiring the director to notify mayors and supervisors of designated water providers and to post lists of revoked certificates online.

FISCAL

Removed all provisions related to bond issuance, bond fund management, and loan repayment agreements with the water infrastructure finance authority.

Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Mar 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Jan 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

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