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AZ HB2096
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes all Arizona counties to apply for forgivable financial assistance from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) specifically for remediating, closing, or replacing cesspools that threaten groundwater, surface water, or public health
- Counties receiving cesspool remediation funds must prioritize cesspools in areas of known groundwater vulnerability, near surface waters, or in low-to-moderate income communities
- Financial assistance for cesspool projects does not require voter approval, unlike other county water infrastructure loans from WIFA
- Requires WIFA to submit annual reports detailing the number and location of cesspools remediated, total financial assistance awarded and forgiven, and recommendations for program improvement
- Funding comes from the federally-capitalized Clean Water Revolving Fund and Drinking Water Revolving Fund with no impact on the state general fund; cesspools have been prohibited for new installation in Arizona since 1976
Legislative Description
Forgivable financial assistance; cesspool remediation
Legislative Intent
Last Action
Senate consent calendar
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/17/2026
Natural Resources2/17/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/12/2026
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