San Tan Valley incorporation bill now up to Ducey

by Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services

The question of whether San Tan Valley residents get a chance to incorporate is now in the hands of Gov. Doug Ducey.

On a 28-1 margin the state Senate on Thursday gave final approval to legislation which removes the ability of Florence and Apache Junction to veto an incorporation vote. Only Sen. Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, voted against the measure.

The House voted 40-20 last week to approve HB 2088.

There was no immediate response from the governor on what he might do with the measure.

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