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AZ HB2628

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwiebert

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to develop a comprehensive fish contaminant monitoring program to evaluate pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, and metals in sport fish and assess health risks to consumers.

  • Mandates sampling and analysis of fish from all waters supporting recreational fisheries at least once every three years, with annual screenings to identify new areas where fish may accumulate contaminants.

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with the Department of Health Services to prepare comprehensive health risk assessments every three years and submit reports to the Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission and Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to issue health advisories when fish consumption presents significant health risks, with notification to local health departments, the Department of Health Services, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

  • Requires conspicuous posting of health advisory signs at fishing areas including piers, parks, boat ramps, and shore areas, with warnings published in sport fishing regulations and online; all signage must be in English and Spanish.

Legislative Description

Monitoring program; fish contaminants

Water Quality Control

Last Action

House read second time

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/31/2022
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs1/31/2022
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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