SB1301 is a bill that mandates electricity producers in Arizona to consider the risks associated with electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and take necessary actions to ensure a continuous supply of electricity to Arizona residents. The bill defines an electromagnetic pulse as a burst of electromagnetic energy caused by a solar event, a high-altitude nuclear detonation, or a man-made device, consistent with the definition in section 26-305.03 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The bill adds section 30-811 to title 30, chapter 6, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-811
Senate Engrossed Version: 30-811
Chaptered Version: 30-811