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This bill establishes several new environmental and water-related funds and programs while making various administrative changes. The key provisions include creating an Agriculture and Water Innovation Fund Pilot Program, which will provide grants to agricultural landowners and irrigation districts to implement innovative water-use efficiency technologies that improve soil health. The bill also establishes a Colorado River Litigation Fund to support legal actions related to Arizona's water rights, and creates a fire incident management grant program to help municipal fire departments and fire districts acquire standardized incident management software. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various state funds, including increasing the threshold for the Game and Fish Publications Revolving Fund and modifying the use of funds like the Underground Storage Tank Revolving Fund and the Arizona Water Protection Fund. The bill includes provisions for appropriations, reporting requirements, and specific uses of funds across different state departments, with a focus on water conservation, emergency management, and environmental protection. Most of these provisions are set to take effect in fiscal year 2025-2026, with some funds and programs having sunset dates or requiring annual reporting to the state legislature.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83480