AZ HB2681

Requires the Department of Administration, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, to ensure all state agencies adopt and implement environmental justice policies providing meaningful involvement opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, income, or education level.

Establishes a 15-member environmental justice advisory council including representatives from grassroots and faith-based organizations, environmental groups, civil rights organizations, businesses, government, labor, and public health sectors to meet at least quarterly.

Creates a multiagency environmental justice task force led by the directors of Environmental Quality and Health Services, including senior management designees from six state agencies (Governor's office, Attorney General, Agriculture, Transportation, Education, and Health Services).

Authorizes community members to petition the environmental justice task force regarding disproportionate environmental health risks; requires the task force to develop action plans for selected communities addressing environmental burdens and reducing exposure to pollutants and hazardous facilities.

Defines "environmental justice" as fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes in developing, adopting, implementing, and enforcing environmental laws, policies, and programs.