HB2274 is a bill that modifies the requirements for the formation of a theme park district in Arizona. The bill lowers the population threshold required for a city to establish a district in conjunction with a county from 1,000,000 to 500,000 persons. Additionally, it allows a county with a population of more than 125,000 persons to establish a district on its own, as well as a city with a population of more than 500,000 persons acting independently. The bill also specifies that if a district is formed by a county in conjunction with a city or by a city on its own, the district may only include theme park sites within the participating city. Conversely, if a county acts alone, the district's geographic boundaries must be located entirely in the unincorporated area of the county and include only the sites of the theme parks.

The bill further stipulates that the organization of a district is limited to properties whose owners have consented to inclusion. It outlines the composition of the district's board of directors, which varies depending on whether a city or county is involved in establishing the district. The bill also requires the board of directors to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the city or county if they participate in establishing the district. Additionally, the bill allows for more than one district to be located in a city or county and clarifies that theme parks may only be located in unincorporated areas if a city does not participate in establishing the district. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-972
House Engrossed Version: 23-972
Senate Engrossed Version: 48-6202, 48-6203, 48-6204, 48-6231, 42-15301
Chaptered Version: 48-6202, 48-6203, 48-6204, 48-6231, 42-15301