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 · 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 13, 2026

HB 4157: commerce; 2026-2027

This bill updates how money from Arizona's state lottery is distributed and clarifies rules for examining insurance companies. It ensures that funds are first used to pay off lottery-related bond debts, then allocates specific amounts to various programs including wildlife conservation, child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. The legislation also establishes a minimum deposit requirement for the state general fund before certain heritage funds can receive money and sets a schedule for quarterly transfers. Additionally, it mandates that the insurance director examine domestic insurers at least once every five years and allows for accepting reports from other states to avoid duplicate reviews.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates lottery funds to essential programs like wildlife conservation, child safety, and homeless shelters, directly funding public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates lottery funds specifically to wildlife conservation programs, directly supporting environmental protection efforts.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allocates funds to homeless shelters, directly supporting housing assistance and homelessness prevention.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4159: environment; 2026-2027

This bill establishes annual groundwater withdrawal fees for users in Arizona's Prescott, Santa Cruz, Tucson, Phoenix, and Pinal active management areas, with a maximum rate of $5 per acre-foot. The collected funds are allocated to cover administrative costs, water supply augmentation, conservation assistance, water banking, and the purchase of older water rights, while also exempting small-scale irrigation operations. Additionally, the legislation creates a dedicated fund to finance the construction and rehabilitation of wells and infrastructure for irrigation districts in specific regions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes groundwater fees to fund conservation, water banking, and purchase of older water rights, directly protecting natural resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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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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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