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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026
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HOUSE BILL 2457 |
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AN ACT
amending title 40, chapter 2, article 6.2, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 40-360.14; relating to the power plant and transmission line siting committee.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.1. Title
40, chapter 2, article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding
section 40-360.14, to read:
40-360.14. Exemption; new plants colocated with extra high load factor customers
Notwithstanding sections 40-360.03 and 40-360.07, a utility, after providing thirty days' written notice to the commission and holding at least one public comment session in the county where the relevant plant is located, may construct a new plant without filing for or receiving a certificate of environmental compatibility for the new plant if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The new plant is colocated with an extra high load factor customer and the extra high load factor customer has received all applicable zoning entitlements.
2. The utility is a public service corporation or public power entity doing business in this state.