HOAs

The bill, which would prohibit homeowner associations from banning certain dogs based on breed, size or weight, stalled when it was assigned to the Senate Government Committee, even though it has majority Republican support.

Homeowners associations would no longer be able to enforce as many restrictions on umbrellas, pergolas or other shade structures in backyards after the governor signed the measure Friday.

Arizona passed a law to protect construction workers from extreme heat by allowing work to start earlier in the day in the summer. But crews say some HOAs are still turning away early-morning workers.

Homeowners associations sometimes face criticism for their restrictive regulations, high fees or even lack of transparency. A new website aims to give homeowners a chance to review their HOAs.