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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failed · Arizona · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2494: certificate; environmental compatibility; zoning; exemption

HB 2494 creates special zoning districts for aggregate mining operations in Arizona counties. It requires county boards to establish these districts based on petitions from residents near existing operations and form committees with equal representation from mining operators and community members to set local rules. The bill exempts aggregate mining from standard zoning restrictions within designated districts while requiring operators to follow specific environmental and operational standards for dust, noise, and site reclamation. This directly affects counties establishing zoning districts and aggregate mining operators seeking to expand or operate within these areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates specific environmental standards for aggregate mining operations within designated zones, requiring operators to comply with environmental protections despite zoning exemptions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4144: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds for environmental programs, administrative costs, and legal fees, advancing fiscal management and funding essential state services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds to address sewage discharge and administrative costs for environmental protection, indicating support for pollution control.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed both · Arizona · House Apr 21, 2026

HCR 2020: for-sale housing; development; groundwater replenishment

HCR 2020 is a non-binding legislative resolution expressing support for for-sale housing developments outside designated water service areas, provided they enroll in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and replenish groundwater as required by Arizona's water rules. It directly affects new housing projects in Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management areas by requiring groundwater replenishment to offset usage. The resolution highlights that CAGRD has enabled over 400,000 homes to be built without impacting groundwater tables since 1995, aligning with existing state water management requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires groundwater replenishment for housing developments, conserving a natural resource per Arizona water rules.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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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 2117: natural resource conservation board; fund

HB 2117 redirects $17 of the $25 annual fee for Arizona's environmental special license plates into a dedicated fund. The state natural resource conservation board will distribute $5,000 to $10,000 annually to each natural resource conservation district with an established education center. These funds must support environmental education programs that are scientifically based and address economic and social implications. The bill specifies that funds are exclusively for conservation education programs at local districts, without changing the plate fee structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $17 of license plate fee into dedicated fund for conservation education programs, advancing fiscal allocation for environmental education within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $17 annual fee to fund environmental education programs at conservation districts with specific requirements for scientifically-based curriculum.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects $17 of license plate fees to conservation education fund, mandating scientifically based environmental programs addressing conservation. Explicitly funds conservation efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

failed · Arizona · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 2795: small modular reactors; zoning; approval

HB 2795 modifies Arizona law to allow small modular reactor (SMR) construction and operation by preventing local governments from restricting these projects under specific conditions. It requires SMR developers to obtain federal early site permits and design certifications, then submit proof of these to the county board of supervisors before local zoning rules can be overridden. This directly affects SMR developers and Arizona counties, ensuring federal approvals supersede local zoning for eligible projects. The law does not alter federal requirements but clarifies that counties cannot block SMR sites once the federal steps are completed and documented.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables SMR construction by overriding local zoning restrictions, advancing nuclear energy infrastructure as a low-carbon energy solution.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables SMR development, a low-carbon energy source, facilitating clean energy deployment per bill's zoning override for federal-approved projects.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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