The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 49-371 by removing the existing definition of "county" as it pertains to local stormwater quality programs. Currently, the statute defines "county" in relation to both medium or large separate storm sewer systems and small municipal separate storm sewer systems. The bill would eliminate this definition entirely, thereby simplifying the regulatory framework for stormwater management.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that specifies the types of storm sewer systems that fall under federal regulations, particularly those outlined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations sections 122.26 and 122.32. This change aims to clarify the applicability of stormwater regulations without the previous definition of "county," which may have created confusion regarding the responsibilities of different entities in managing stormwater runoff.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-371
House Engrossed Version: 49-371