zoning commissioners; conflict of interest

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not specify enforcement mechanisms or consequences for non-compliance.

Zoning Commissioners; Conflict of Interest

This bill adds a new rule requiring zoning commissioners to disclose and avoid voting on matters where they or their relatives have a significant financial interest.

What This Bill Does

• Adds a new law that requires zoning commissioners to declare any substantial interests in land being discussed by the commission.
• Requires these commissioners to not vote or participate in decisions about that land if there is a conflict of interest.

Who It Names or Affects

• Zoning commissioners in Arizona counties
• People who have business with the zoning commission

Terms To Know

Substantial Interest

A significant financial stake or benefit related to land being discussed by the zoning commission.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if a commissioner breaks this rule.
• It is unclear how this new law will be enforced and monitored.

Official Summary Text

HB2374 - zoning commissioners; conflict of interest

Current Bill Text

HB2374 - 572R - I Ver

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zoning commissioners; conflict of interest

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2374

Introduced by

Representatives
Carter P: Heap, Marshall

AN
ACT

amending title 11, chapter 6, article 2,
arizona revised statutes, by adding section 11-813.01; relating to county
zoning.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 11, chapter 6, article 2,
Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 11-813.01, to read:

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11-813.01.

Planning and zoning commissioners; conflict of interest; recusal;
definition

A. Any commissioner who has, or whose
relative has, a substantial interest in any of the land or improvement to the
land that is the subject of an action before the commission shall make known
that interest in the official records of the commission and shall refrain from
voting on or otherwise participating in any manner as a commissioner in any
action BEFORE the commission on that land or improvement to the land.

B. For the purposes of this section,
"substantial interest" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-502.�

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