This bill proposes significant changes to the boundaries of Maricopa County, which would be redefined to include portions of Gila, La Paz, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties. Specifically, it introduces new boundary descriptions for these counties, replacing the existing legal language that outlines the current boundaries. The new boundaries for Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, and La Paz Counties are detailed in the bill, effectively altering the geographic delineations as they currently exist. The bill also mandates that the Legislative Council Staff prepare proposed legislation to update the Arizona Revised Statutes to reflect these changes for consideration in the next legislative session.

In addition to the boundary modifications, the bill establishes an effective date of January 1, 2026, for these changes. It also includes a provision that the legislative council staff will ensure that the Arizona Revised Statutes are amended accordingly to align with the new county formations. The current legal language that describes the boundaries of these counties will be deleted and replaced with the new specifications outlined in the bill.

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