water conservation grant fund; education
HB 2030 establishes a state fund to support voluntary water conservation programs in Arizona. The fund provides grants for projects like rainwater harvesting systems, drought-resistant landscaping, groundwater recharge initiatives, and educational programs teaching water efficiency. It directly affects water users, local governments, and communities implementing these conservation measures by offering financial support for specific, practical water-saving efforts. The bill outlines clear, concrete uses for the funds without specifying new regulations or mandatory requirements.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026)
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was formally adopted as the House Engrossed version, changing its status from a prefiled draft to an enacted measure. A new funding category was added to allow grants for education programs that teach residents how to reduce water use and improve efficiency. The bill also clarifies that the authority must prioritize direct on-the-ground water reduction projects over these new education initiatives.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include education programs as an eligible use of grant funds, while maintaining a priority on physical water conservation projects.
FISCAL
Added a new eligibility category for grants to fund education programs that inform residents about reducing water consumption and increasing efficiency.
REQUIREMENT
Added a specific requirement that the administering authority must prioritize on-the-ground water reduction projects over education programs when allocating funds.
Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2026
How they voted
29–25
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 60
Feb 26, 2026
D
Democratic27
85% Nay
R
Republican33
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 26, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (29-25-6)
house
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gail Griffin
RRepublican
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