Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HB2456: small modular reactors; zoning; co-location
Status: Failed, June 9, 2026
HB2456 - (NOW: nuclear-ready communities; comprehensive plans)
What the bill says
An act amending section 11-804, arizona revised statutes; amending title 40, chapter 2, article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 40-360.14; amending title 41, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1530; relating to electricity generation.
From the engrossed text, April 15, 2026:
AN ACT amending section 11-804, arizona revised statutes; amending title 40, chapter 2, article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 40-360.14; amending title 41, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1530; relating to electricity generation. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 11-804, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read: START_STATUTE11-804. Comprehensive plan; contents A. The commission shall formulate and the board of supervisors shall adopt or readopt a long-term comprehensive plan for the development of the area of jurisdiction in the manner prescribed by this article. The comprehensive plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive matter, shall show the commission's recommendations for the development of the area of jurisdiction. The comprehensive plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the area of jurisdiction pursuant to the present and future needs of the county. The comprehensive plan shall be developed so as to conserve the natural resources of the county, to ensure efficient expenditure of public monies and to promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the public. The comprehensive plan may include studies and recommendations relative to the location, character and extent of highways, railroads, bus and other transportation routes, bicycle facilities, bridges, public buildings, public …
Sponsors
- Wilmeth, Justin (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : failed to pass
- : Passed
- : Senate third reading passed (16 votes)
- : Passed
- : do pass amended
- : Rules: proper for consideration
- : Assigned to Rules
- : Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: do pass amended/strike-everything
- : Assigned to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
- : Transmitted to Senate
Votes
- FINAL failed to pass (June 9, 2026): 28 yea, 27 nay, failed
- THIRD Passed (April 15, 2026): 16 yea, 12 nay, passed
- RAGE DPA/SE (March 25, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
- THIRD Passed (March 3, 2026): 32 yea, 22 nay, passed
- THIRD failed to pass (February 25, 2026): 22 yea, 32 nay, failed
- RULES C&P (February 16, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2456?
- HB2456 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): small modular reactors; zoning; co-location.
- What does HB2456 do?
- In its own words: An act amending section 11-804, arizona revised statutes; amending title 40, chapter 2, article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 40-360.14; amending title 41, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1530; relating to electricity generation.
- What is the status of HB2456?
- Failed as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: failed to pass (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2456?
- Wilmeth, Justin (R, HD-002).
- Where is the official record for HB2456?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84228/?SessionId=130
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