Signed by Governor Jan Brewer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends existing statutes relating to city or town annexation.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a city or town in counties with populations larger than 350,000 to annex any territory that it borders on at least 3 sides if the landowner has applied to the federal government to take ownership of the territory or to hold it in trust (Sec. 1).
• Requires approval by a majority vote of the governing body of the city or town for valid annexation and becomes immediately operative if approved by at least 2/3 of that governing body (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends existing statutes relating to city or town annexation.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a city or town in counties with populations larger than 350,000 to annex any territory that it borders on at least 3 sides if the landowner has applied to the federal government to take ownership of the territory or to hold it in trust (Sec. 1). 
• Requires approval by a majority vote of the governing body of the city or town for valid annexation and becomes immediately operative if approved by at least 2/3 of that governing body (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text