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AZ HB2551
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Mathis
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires the Office to develop and update a resiliency plan protecting human populations, natural systems, and economic systems against climate change risks.
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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.
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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.
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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