If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the boundaries of Maricopa County and its neighboring counties, specifically Gila, La Paz, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. The bill would remove the existing boundary descriptions and replace them with new, detailed boundary definitions for each of the affected counties. For instance, Gila County's boundaries would be redefined to include specific geographic points and landmarks, while similar detailed descriptions would be provided for Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, and La Paz counties. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Legislative Council Staff prepare proposed legislation to update the Arizona Revised Statutes to reflect these new county boundaries, which would be considered in the next legislative session. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, ensuring that the new boundaries are officially recognized and implemented.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-106.01, 11-109, 11-113.01, 11-115.01, 11-116.01, 11-117.01, 11-106