PROHIBITING NONFUNCTIONAL TURF INSTALLATION

HB 85 prohibits the installation of decorative or non-recreational turf (like in medians or parking lots) on state-owned or state-funded properties starting in 2027. It bans using regular water for irrigation on such turf after 2032, requiring only recycled or reclaimed water instead, and mandates replacing removed turf with drought-resistant landscaping (like native plants or efficient irrigation systems) by 2032. The bill directly affects all state-owned facilities and projects where the state provided at least 40% of funding, including government buildings, parks, and public infrastructure. Key provisions focus on reducing water use and promoting climate-resilient landscaping on public land.