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AZ HB2551

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Resiliency within the Governor's office, headed by a governor-appointed director, to address climate change threats to Arizona's water and natural resources.

  • Requires the Office to develop and update a resiliency plan protecting human populations, natural systems, and economic systems against climate change risks.

  • Directs state agencies to identify current and future climate risks to water resources, temperature-sensitive populations, energy systems, transportation systems, vital infrastructure, and natural lands.

  • Mandates that Arizona electric distribution utilities generate at least 50% of their electricity from renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biofuel) by January 1, 2035.

  • Repeals Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 6 of Arizona Revised Statutes (existing environmental provisions being replaced or consolidated).

Legislative Description

Office of resiliency; climate change

Last Action

House read second time

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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