HB 2274 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

technical correction; assured water supply

HB 2274 allows Cochise County to hold a 2026 election for residents in the Willcox groundwater basin to vote on creating a domestic water improvement district. If approved, the district would provide drinking water through standpipes or hauling and build stormwater infrastructure to recharge groundwater, specifically serving Cochise County residents within the basin. The bill streamlines the process by eliminating the need for petitions and requiring county supervisors to set boundaries before the vote. The bill passed the Arizona legislature in May 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 12, 2025, so it did not become law.

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Vetoed

May 2025

Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Vetoed May 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Apr 29, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to shift its focus from a general technical correction regarding water supply certificates to creating a specific domestic water improvement district in the Willcox groundwater basin within Cochise County. The changes authorize a special election to form this district, which would provide drinking water and stormwater infrastructure to residents in that area, replacing the previous text that outlined broad rules for water supply certificates.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from applying statewide to subdivided lands to applying specifically to the Willcox groundwater basin in Cochise County for the purpose of forming a local water district.

SCOPE

The bill title and subject matter were changed from a general 'technical correction' regarding assured water supply certificates to establishing a 'domestic water improvement district' specifically for the Willcox basin.

REQUIREMENT

New provisions allow the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to call a special election to form the district, defining the district's powers to deliver drinking water and construct stormwater infrastructure.

TIMELINE

The bill includes an emergency clause stating it is operative immediately to address public health and safety concerns.

DEFINITION

The extensive definitions and exemption criteria for 'assured water supply' certificates under the groundwater code were removed entirely.

Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2025

Vetoed

Vetoed by Governor

executive

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors