Bill > HB2888

This bill establishes a new "Tribal drinking water access and infrastructure fund" within the Arizona Department of Water Resources, which will be managed by the department and funded through legislative appropriations. Monies in this fund are continuously available and do not expire at the end of a fiscal year, meaning they can be used as needed. The department will use these funds to provide grants to federally recognized Indian tribes, or entities they designate, for projects aimed at improving access to safe drinking water. These grants can cover the costs of planning, engineering, constructing, and acquiring emergency water access, as well as funding the development of essential water infrastructure like water hauling points, wells, treatment facilities, and pipeline connections. To kickstart this initiative, the bill also appropriates $10,000,000 from the water conservation grant fund to this new tribal drinking water fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027, with this specific appropriation also being exempt from lapsing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84721