The proposed bill aims to modernize the statutes governing municipal improvement districts by introducing new requirements and clarifications. It mandates that municipal governing bodies provide an estimate of assessments when passing resolutions or ordinances for improvement districts, ensuring that these assessments do not exceed the amounts specified in the petitions. Additionally, it requires that petitions be received prior to the passage of such resolutions, with specific signature requirements that include a majority of property owners and those holding 51% or more of the assessed valuation. The bill also allows municipalities to include adjacent territories in improvement districts without a petition and prohibits the formation of districts for areas providing outlined public services until the required petition is received.

Moreover, the bill removes outdated provisions related to the formation and operation of improvement districts, such as the ability to issue improvement bonds and certain public notice requirements. It expands the definition of "street" to include on-street parking and introduces new provisions for the operation and maintenance of pedestrian malls and off-street parking facilities. The updates streamline the process for adopting resolutions related to improvements and assessments, emphasizing the necessity of a petition before any improvements can be ordered. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the governance and efficiency of municipal improvement districts in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-571, 48-574, 48-575, 48-576, 48-577, 36-1479, 95-128, 89-174, 48-572, 48-581, 48-578, 36-1471, 48-590, 48-505, 48-579, 48-582, 48-721, 48-580, 48-583, 48-584, 48-585, 48-586, 48-587, 48-588, 48-589, 48-591, 48-592, 48-593, 48-594
House Engrossed Version: 48-571, 48-574, 48-575, 48-576, 48-577, 36-1479, 95-128, 89-174, 48-572, 48-581, 48-578, 36-1471, 48-590, 48-505, 48-579, 48-582, 48-721, 48-580, 48-583, 48-584, 48-585, 48-586, 48-587, 48-588, 48-589, 48-591, 48-592, 48-593, 48-594