PROHIBITING NONFUNCTIONAL TURF INSTALLATION

This bill bans the installation of decorative, non-recreational grass (nonfunctional turf) on state properties managed by the General Services Department or Legislative Council Service starting in 2028. It requires all existing nonfunctional turf to be replaced with drought-resistant landscaping (like native plants or efficient irrigation systems) by 2033 and restricts irrigation to recycled water for such areas after that year. Exceptions include cemeteries and tree canopy zones where replacement isn’t feasible. The state allocates $3.5 million to cover implementation costs for these changes.