This bill proposes updates to section 11-804 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding county comprehensive plans. It introduces new language that expands the scope of the comprehensive plan to include considerations for electric power production and demand, specifically mentioning small modular reactors and data centers. Additionally, it mandates that the land use plan designates areas for the construction and operation of data centers and thermal and nonthermal electric generating units, ensuring that these designations do not hinder their effective use within the county.

Furthermore, the bill removes existing language that identifies policies for greater use of renewable energy and clarifies the definitions related to military installations and Arizona National Guard sites. It also establishes a requirement for counties meeting a specified population threshold to amend their comprehensive plans to align with the new provisions within two years of the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-804