The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new provision that prohibits condominium owners' associations and planned community homeowners' associations from requiring the overseeding or watering of lawns during a declared drought. This new language would be inserted as section 33-1821 in the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the management of lawns during drought conditions.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in section 33-1242 by changing the word "shall" to "may" regarding the association's ability to proceed with enforcement actions if certain information is not provided in a notice of violation. This change introduces flexibility in the enforcement process while maintaining the requirement for associations to notify unit owners of their rights to petition for an administrative hearing. Overall, the bill aims to provide relief to homeowners during drought conditions while also updating procedural language related to enforcement actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1242, 33-1821, 33-1252, 33-1212, 32-2199.01, 48-4401
House Engrossed Version: 33-1242, 33-1821, 33-1252, 33-1212, 32-2199.01, 26-309