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AZ HB2650
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Liguori
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AI Summary
- Establishes a rainwater harvesting program within the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to provide grants for installing passive or active rainwater collection systems on-site.
- Creates two grant levels: Level 1 grants reimburse up to 50% or $500 maximum for simple passive systems; Level 2 grants provide up to $2,000 for active systems based on tank capacity ($0.25 per gallon for 50-799 gallon tanks, $1 per gallon for 800+ gallon tanks).
- Eligible recipients include qualified entities and nongovernmental organizations focused on water conservation or environmental protection that partner with eligible entities.
- Specifies reimbursable costs including surface features, mulch, equipment rental, permits, and licensed contractor labor, while excluding items like landscaping materials, pumps, irrigation systems, and non-licensed labor.
- Appropriates an unspecified amount from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the water conservation grant fund for program implementation, with the appropriation exempt from standard lapsing provisions.
Legislative Description
Rainwater harvesting; appropriation
Last Action
House read second time
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
Appropriations1/20/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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