By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Capitol Times
The nearly 110,000 residents of San Tan Valley are within a few steps of being able to seek a vote to incorporate the community.
Without dissent the Senate Government Committee on Wednesday approved legislation that removes the ability of nearby communities to veto another new city or town on its borders. SB1125 now goes to the full Senate.
That vote comes a day after the House voted 40-20 for HB2088, which contains exactly the same language. That clears the way for having the two measures combined and, if approved, sent to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Gubernatorial press aide Daniel Scarpinato said his boss has not yet had a chance to review the measure.
