The proposed bill would update Arizona's gasoline fuel reformulation standards by introducing new gasoline reformulation options that align with updated federal and California standards, specifically Federal Phase II and California Phase 3 reformulated gasoline. It removes the previous requirement for registered suppliers or oxygenate blenders to petition for waivers and allows any individual to petition the Associate Director of the Plant Services Division for waivers from state and federal standards, contingent upon meeting specific criteria. The bill also eliminates provisions for waivers based on imminent shortages and requires waiver evaluations within seven days, while mandating the posting of approved formulations and maps on the Arizona Department of Agriculture's website. Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "governmental entity" to include members and their agents, expanding the current language that includes state agencies and the legislature but excludes the courts. It also stipulates that certain sections related to gasoline formulation will not take effect unless the EPA approves the modifications by July 1, 2028, and requires the director of the Department of Environmental Quality to inform the Arizona Legislative Council by October 1, 2028, regarding the status of these conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-377
House Engrossed Version: 28-377
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-3493, 3-3494, 3-3499, 3-3500, 44-1374, 49-401.01, 3-3433, 3-3492, 3-3434, 3-3491, 3-3495, 3-3511