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AZ HB2888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Myron Tsosie

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Tribal Drinking Water Access and Infrastructure Fund to be administered by the Arizona Department of Water Resources
  • Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Water Conservation Grant Fund to the new tribal fund in fiscal year 2026-2027
  • Authorizes grants to federally recognized Indian tribes and their designated authorities for water-related projects
  • Eligible uses include planning, engineering, and constructing emergency water access, as well as water hauling points, wells, treatment facilities, and pipeline connections
  • Fund monies are continuously appropriated and exempt from standard appropriation lapsing provisions

Legislative Description

Tribal drinking water fund; appropriation

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Appropriations1/20/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/20/2026

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