Environment

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1335: water banking; annual report; posting

SB 1335 requires Arizona's water banking commission to submit an annual report by July 1st each year, detailing all transactions and activities related to the state's water banking fund. The report must include specific financial accounting (monies expended and remaining), water storage volumes, long-term credit distributions, and a 10-year plan for future water banking services - including protecting against Colorado River shortages and supporting tribal water rights settlements. The commission must also post this report on its public website. This bill focuses solely on transparency and reporting requirements for the existing water banking program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates annual reporting on water banking including 10-year plan to protect against Colorado River shortages and support tribal water rights, directly advancing water resource conservation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1445: water quality; testing; on-site

SB 1445 modifies Arizona's water quality regulations to allow small municipalities (with populations between 1,000 and 10,000) to use EPA-approved on-site equipment for bacteriological testing of wastewater. It updates permit requirements for facilities discharging pollutants, including specifying that small towns may conduct this testing on-site instead of sending samples to external labs. The bill directly affects local governments and wastewater facilities in smaller communities by streamlining testing procedures while maintaining EPA standards. It also clarifies permit processes for aquifer protection and aligns with federal Clean Water Act requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllows small municipalities to use EPA-approved on-site testing for wastewater, maintaining regulatory standards while improving efficiency for water quality compliance.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2013: exceptional events; air quality; wildfires

HB 2013 amends Arizona's air quality statute to clarify how the state handles "exceptional events" like wildfires. It requires the state air quality agency to develop policy statements for such events, considering Arizona's unique conditions, and mandates submitting wildfire-related demonstrations to the U.S. EPA if federally managed wildfires affect the state. The bill also adds a requirement for the agency to issue daily PM-10 dust forecasts for nonattainment areas, identifying risk levels based on weather, pollution data, and historical patterns. These changes directly affect the state air quality agency's procedures for managing air pollution during extreme events.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates daily PM-10 forecasts for pollution monitoring during wildfires, strengthening air quality management during exceptional events per Arizona's unique conditions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2078: reclamation plans; aggregate mining; notice

HB 2078 updates Arizona's requirements for reclamation plans at aggregate mining sites. It requires mining operators to notify residential property owners within a half-mile of the operation about proposed reclamation plans, using prior public notices (like zoning applications) if published within that radius. The bill specifies that reclamation plans must include detailed measures for erosion control, revegetation, safety for hazardous areas, and post-mining land use. These changes apply to new reclamation plans submitted on or after September 15, 2024.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires detailed erosion control, revegetation, and safety measures in mining reclamation plans, strengthening post-mining environmental restoration standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1503: public pensions; proxy voting

SB 1503 requires Arizona public pension funds to vote shares solely in the economic interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, directly affecting state-run pension managers and proxy advisory firms. It mandates that if a pension fund votes against a company's board recommendation (with majority independent directors), it must provide a documented economic analysis proving the vote aligns with financial goals, not environmental or ideological aims. Funds must annually report such votes and analyses to the state treasurer and back-test their economic models every three years to ensure accuracy. The bill prohibits using votes to advance non-financial goals unless an economic analysis confirms financial benefits, with strict certification requirements for all documentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires economic analysis for pension votes, promoting fiscal responsibility in state fund management per bill's mandate to align with financial goals over ideology.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly prohibits pension funds from considering environmental factors in voting decisions, restricting environmental considerations from influencing investment choices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

passed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2918: renewable energy equipment; valuation; depreciation

HB 2918 changes how renewable energy and storage equipment is valued for property tax purposes in Arizona through 2040. It sets different valuation rules: non-utility-owned equipment is taxed at 100% of its depreciated cost, while utility-owned equipment is taxed at 20% of depreciated cost before January 1, 2027, and 100% after that date. The bill caps depreciation at 90% of the equipment's original cost and explicitly includes all energy storage (both co-located with solar/wind and standalone). This directly affects owners of renewable energy projects, including utilities and private developers, by altering their property tax burden based on ownership type and installation timeline.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax incentive for renewable energy equipment via reduced property tax rates (20% for utilities pre-2027).90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax incentives for renewable energy equipment by lowering valuation rates for utilities, promoting investment in clean energy infrastructure and storage systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax incentives for renewable energy equipment lower barriers to adoption, promoting clean energy infrastructure and aligning with environmental protection goals through financial support for renewables.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2278: financial assurance; reclamation; escrow; trusts

HB 2278 updates Arizona's requirements for mining companies to provide financial assurance to cover future land reclamation costs after operations end. It specifies that mining operators must use approved mechanisms like surety bonds, trust funds, or cash deposits held in third-party escrow accounts. The bill clarifies that mining companies retain all interest earned on cash deposits in escrow accounts (minus fees), and allows partial release of funds as reclamation work progresses. It also standardizes procedures for inspectors to release financial assurance once reclamation is completed, retaining 10% for monitoring and potential reseeding over a three-year period.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates financial assurance for mining reclamation, ensuring environmental restoration funds are available to protect natural resources after operations end.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2029: water conservation grant fund; disclosure

HB 2029 creates a Water Conservation Grant Fund to support water-saving projects in Arizona. It allows eligible entities (like local governments or nonprofits partnering with them) to apply for grants for conservation programs (up to $3 million) or projects (up to $250,000), requiring a 25% match from other sources. Applicants must disclose projected water savings, the source of saved water (groundwater or surface water), and their plan for using the saved water. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority must adopt implementing rules within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded grant program for water conservation, allocating budget resources to support conservation initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates grant fund for water conservation projects requiring disclosure of water savings and usage plans, directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

failed · Arizona · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2197: unlawful camping; stock; wildlife; access

HB 2197 prohibits camping within one-quarter mile of natural or man-made water sources if the camping blocks wildlife or livestock from accessing water. It directly affects people camping near water holes or watering facilities in Arizona. The key provision creates a specific buffer zone (1/4 mile) around water access points to prevent denial of water to animals. This amendment updates Arizona law to clarify restrictions on camping near critical water sources. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes taken yet.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates 1/4-mile buffer zone around water sources to prevent camping from blocking wildlife/livestock access, directly protecting natural water resources and habitats.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HCM 2008: gas tax elimination

HCM 2008 is a memorial from Arizona's state legislature requesting the federal government eliminate the gas tax on Arizona's "Cleaner Burning Gas" blend during specific summer months. It targets the federal excise tax applied to this specialized fuel, which is more expensive to produce than standard gasoline but required to meet air quality standards in Maricopa and Pinal counties. The memorial asks Congress to either temporarily exempt this fuel from tax (May 1-Sept. 30) or grant the EPA emergency authority to waive the tax for EPA-approved blends meeting air quality standards. This request directly affects Arizona residents in those counties who use this fuel, aiming to lower local gas prices by removing the tax burden on the specialized blend.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests federal elimination of gas tax on cleaner fuel, providing tax relief for producers meeting air quality standards.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill seeks tax exemption for cleaner-burning fuel blend meeting air quality standards, promoting its use as part of environmental energy policy.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts cleaner-burning fuel from federal tax to promote air quality compliance, reducing emissions per its requirement for Maricopa/Pinal county standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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