The bill SB1292 proposes significant changes to the boundaries of Maricopa County, effective January 1, 2025, by transferring portions of the county to Gila, La Paz, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties. It eliminates the formation of three new counties (Hohokam, Mogollon, and O'odham) and instead modifies Maricopa County's boundaries while establishing a transition period for the existing county operations. The bill mandates the election of new boards of supervisors for the newly defined counties and outlines the process for the continued operation of services and special districts during the transition.

Additionally, the bill requires the Legislative Council staff to prepare conforming legislation for the Arizona Revised Statutes to reflect these changes. It also stipulates that the current Maricopa County supervisors will retain their positions until the new boards are sworn in, and it establishes an intercounty oversight board to facilitate cooperation among the affected counties during the transition. The act is set to take effect after December 31, 2024, and includes provisions for shared use agreements and the determination of county seats through special elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-109, 11-118, 11-119, 11-120