Bill > HB2030

This bill amends the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Water Conservation Grant Fund, which provides money for voluntary water conservation programs and projects aimed at reducing water use, improving efficiency, or enhancing water reliability. Specifically, it removes the explicit mention of "education and research programs" as a standalone purpose for the fund but reintroduces "education programs" as a permissible use, clarifying that these programs should inform residents about reducing water consumption, increasing water efficiency, or increasing water reuse. However, the bill also adds a crucial provision stating that the authority overseeing the fund must prioritize "on-the-ground projects" over education programs, indicating a shift in emphasis towards direct water-saving actions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83570