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AZ SB1222

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sine Kerr

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 37-1054 to authorize conservation districts to conduct surveys and research relating to eradicating invasive vegetation alongside noxious growths on agricultural and grazing lands.

  • Expands conservation district powers to include increasing public awareness of water conservation statewide through education centers, including water conservation methods and best management practices.

  • Amends section 43-1084 to allow taxpayers to claim a 75 percent tax credit for agricultural water conservation system expenses if the system is consistent with a conservation plan filed with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or a natural resource conservation district in Arizona.

  • Permits co-owners of land with installed water conservation systems to each claim a pro rata share of the tax credit based on ownership interest, with total credits not exceeding what a sole owner would receive.

  • Allows unused agricultural water conservation tax credits to be carried forward for up to five taxable years.

Legislative Description

Conservation districts; water; invasive vegetation.

Water

Last Action

House read second time

3/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2021
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/17/2021
Rules1/21/2021
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/20/2021

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