SB 1067: county abatement liens; notice; priority - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) → Chaptered Version · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was finalized into law after being approved by the Governor, removing the Senate-only header and adding official House and Governor approval dates. The substantive legal text regarding property liens, rubbish removal, and dilapidated buildings remained unchanged, though minor formatting corrections were made to dollar amounts and section references.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to govern liens for rubbish removal and dilapidated building abatement in Arizona.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Senate Engrossed' header and replaced it with 'House Engrossed' and 'Senate Bill' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Deleted the 'CORRECTED' status marker and replaced it with the official Chapter number and House version designation.

Removed the original 'Senate Bill 1067' title line and replaced it with the final 'Chapter 66' designation.

Removed the original effective date of September 30, 2028, and replaced it with the actual enactment date of May 29, 2026.

Added official approval text stating the bill was approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State on May 29, 2026.

Corrected formatting inconsistencies in the text, such as removing redundant dollar signs (e.g., '$500 $500') and fixing spacing in section references.

House Engrossed Version (04/14/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) · 5 edits · May 26, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from a House version to a Senate version, adding a new section (Sec. 2) that amends Arizona Revised Statutes 11-268 to establish a comprehensive county ordinance for removing hazardous rubbish, weeds, and dilapidated buildings. This new section clarifies the process for issuing notices, assessing costs, and creating a lien that takes priority over most other debts, while also adding protections for historic buildings and federal property. The bill also updated the effective date clause to include the new section and renumbered subsequent sections accordingly.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded by adding a new statutory section (11-268) that grants counties specific authority and procedures to address public health hazards caused by waste and dilapidated structures in unincorporated areas, whereas the previous version only amended existing lien and tax statutes.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for counties to issue written notices at least 30 days before removing hazardous materials or dilapidated buildings, including estimated costs.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a new priority lien system for abatement costs that ranks higher than most other liens, except for general taxes and prior mortgages.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'dilapidated building' and exclusions for state/federal landowners and government rights-of-way.

TIMELINE

Updated the effective date section to reference the newly added section 11-268 and renumbered subsequent sections from 2-5 to 3-7.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting errors in the original House version, such as duplicate words ('per cent percent') and inconsistent punctuation.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (04/14/2026) · 5 edits · May 26, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized to focus on tax lien sales and foreclosure procedures rather than county abatement liens. It clarifies that selling a property to pay taxes does not erase existing easements or liens for assessments like water or trash fees. The bill also establishes a specific legal test for courts to decide if selling a property for extra profit (excess proceeds) is reasonable.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from regulating county abatement liens to amending statutes regarding tax lien sales and the preservation of other liens (like water or trash liens) after a foreclosure.

SCOPE

The primary subject matter changed from county abatement liens to tax lien sales and foreclosure procedures.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for courts to evaluate if selling a property for excess proceeds is reasonable based on a specific dollar threshold ($2,500 above total debts).

Added a list of specific financial documents and estimates the court must receive before approving an excess proceeds sale.

DEFINITION

Clarified that foreclosure does not extinguish liens for assessments under specific titles (48) or sections (9-276, 11-268), explicitly excluding abatement liens under section 9-499.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from the introduction date to September 30, 2028.

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