The proposed bill would update current statutes by continuing the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for an additional year, extending its termination date to July 1, 2026. This change is retroactive to July 1, 2025, ensuring that the department remains operational to address various housing issues, including those affecting low and moderate-income families, housing affordability, and maintaining safety standards for manufactured homes and mobile homes. Additionally, the bill includes a legislative intent clause to clarify the purpose of the ADOH's continuation.

Furthermore, the bill would repeal section 41-3025.06 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently outlines the ADOH's sunset provisions, and establish a new termination date of January 1, 2027, for the department. This means that the ADOH will be dissolved after this date unless further legislative action is taken. The bill aims to ensure that the ADOH can continue its essential functions in the interim while also setting a clear timeline for its eventual discontinuation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.06, 41-3026.14