HB 2047 modifies Arizona's eviction laws by requiring courts to issue a writ of restitution (a court order for a tenant to vacate) after a tenant is found guilty in an eviction case. It adds that tenants who remain in or return to rental property after being lawfully served with this writ - without the owner's permission - commit third-degree criminal trespass. The bill mandates a five-day waiting period before the writ can be enforced, preventing immediate criminal charges during that time. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession, turning continued occupancy after a court order into a criminal offense.
HB 2100 allows Arizona counties to create ordinances for small land subdivisions containing 6-10 lots (each 2+ acres), exempting them from standard water supply requirements under state law. Developers of these subdivisions must submit a public report and ensure each lot has legal access, as defined by existing law. The bill directly affects county governments (which can adopt these rules) and developers seeking to create small-scale subdivisions without meeting typical water compliance standards. It does not change water requirements for larger subdivisions or other land development types.
HB 2975 prohibits Arizona's state land department from using solar scores or similar tools in land decisions starting from its effective date. The bill requires the department to develop two new resource scoring maps within two years: one for mining (considering known resources) and one for housing (considering development needs). These maps must be created with input from relevant industries and will guide the department’s land use planning and five-year disposal plans. The department must also submit updated maps to state leaders, including the governor and legislative leaders. This bill directly affects how Arizona manages state lands for mining, housing, and renewable energy projects.
HB 2533 establishes the Office of Homeless Services and the Arizona Homeless Services Board to coordinate state homeless programs. The office must manage a shared data system tracking homeless individuals and services, develop annual budgets, and report to state leaders on homelessness strategies. The office and board will terminate on July 1, 2030, with related laws repealing January 1, 2031. This directly affects homeless individuals in Arizona, service providers (who must share data), and state agencies managing homelessness funding.
This bill sets requirements for Arizona's homebuyer and downpayment assistance programs. First-time homebuyers must be Arizona residents for two years before applying, occupy the home as their primary residence for two years, and cannot use it as a vacation or short-term rental (per defined statutes) until repaying program funds. It also prohibits out-of-state investors from accessing these programs. These rules apply directly to state-run assistance programs and their recipients.
