2026-2027; environment.
This bill outlines how specific environmental funds in Arizona can be used during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allows money from the underground storage tank fund to cover administrative costs and address sewage discharge problems in border areas like Naco. The legislation also permits the use of water banking and water protection funds to pay legal fees and cover departmental administrative expenses. Additionally, it sets a $15 million spending cap for the water quality assurance revolving fund and keeps vehicle emissions testing fees at their 2025 levels. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Vetoed
May 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Vetoed May 5, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version (04/29/2026)
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2 edits
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May 4, 2026
MINOR
The bill was reformatted from a standard introduced version to a House Engrossed version, which typically indicates it has passed the House and is ready for the Senate. The substantive policy content, including specific funding amounts for environmental projects and fee structures, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill covers the same environmental funds and regulations as the introduced version.
TECHNICAL
The document header and title were updated to reflect the 'House Engrossed' status, indicating the bill has been approved by the House of Representatives.
Formatting changes were applied to the text layout, such as removing line numbers and adjusting spacing, but the legal text of the sections remains identical.
Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
May 5, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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