AZ SB1356

Requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to develop a comprehensive water quality monitoring program to evaluate pesticides, metals, and other contaminants 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 special emphasis on urban areas.

Requires the department to contract with the Department of Health Services to prepare health risk assessments after each triennial water quality review and submit reports to the Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission and Game and Fish Commission.

Requires the department to issue health advisories when consuming fish presents significant health risks, with notification to local health departments, the Department of Health Services, and the Game and Fish Department before posting.

Appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Department of Environmental Quality to implement the fish contaminant monitoring program.