The bill SB1432 requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to conduct a study and report on the process for obtaining a certificate of assured water supply for building permit applicants looking to develop six or more residences within an active management area (AMA). This requirement is waived if the applicant has a written commitment for water service from a designated provider. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of cities or towns providing water service through intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with standpipe districts, allowing for water hauling to residences without sufficient access for up to three years.

Key changes from current law include the establishment of a formal study and reporting requirement for the ADWR, specific provisions for standpipe service agreements, and conditions under which cities or towns can extend water services outside their designated areas. The bill limits the number of residences served to a maximum of 750 in unincorporated communities, introduces governance guidelines for standpipe districts, and includes an emergency clause with a repeal date for the water service requirements by January 1, 2026. Additionally, it indemnifies cities or towns from liability related to water provision and mandates that the standpipe district secure a water source from a third party.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-576
Senate Engrossed Version: 45-576
House Engrossed Version: 9-500.40, 45-576, 9-516
Chaptered Version: 9-500.40, 45-576, 9-516