May 24, 2016 Arizona HOA Legislation Update #15

On May 7, 2016, the Second Regular Session of Arizona's 52nd Legislature adjourned Sine Die andGovernor Doug Ducey had until May 19 to sign or veto the remaining bills on his desk.

During this regular session, lawmakers introduced 1,247 bills and 114 memorials & resolutions. To date, 388 bills have received final passage - 244 of which have been signed into law. There have been nine vetoes. Any measure that is signed or not acted upon will become law automatically on the General Effective Date, unless the bill contained an emergency clause or specified a later effective date.

This year's General Effective Date is August 6, 2016.

With the close of the legislative session, this will be the last Legislative Update of the year.

Below is the list of HOA specific bills this legislative session:

House Bill 2106

Homeowners' associations; enforcement grace period

Status: 5/12 Signed by Governor. Chapter 230, Laws 2016.

House Bill 2172

Planned communities; architectural designs; approval

Status: 3/30 Signed by Governor. Chapter 83, Laws 2016.

House Bill 2382

Property; declaration amendment; procedure

Status: 5/17 Signed by Governor. Chapter 254, Laws 2016.