The bill SB1740 proposes several amendments to existing Arizona laws related to environmental management and funding. Key changes include renaming the "Emergency Management Training Fund" to the "Emergency Management Training Revolving Fund," which will now continuously appropriate funds and exempt them from lapsing. Additionally, the bill allows for legislative appropriations and reimbursements to be added to this fund, and it removes the requirement for excess funds from events to revert to the state General Fund. The bill also increases the threshold for transferring excess funds from the Arizona State Parks Store Fund to the Arizona State Parks Revenue Fund from $1,250,000 to $1,750,000.

Furthermore, the bill expands the eligibility for grants from the Water Conservation Grant Fund to include rebates for gray water system installations. It establishes a timeline for the repeal of the Fire Incident Management Fund by July 1, 2025, with unspent funds reverting to the General Fund. Other provisions include allowing the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to reduce vehicle emissions testing fees and exempting it from rulemaking requirements until mid-2025. The bill also permits the Arizona Department of Agriculture to lower existing fees and mandates the adoption of emergency rules for fee modifications in the Dangerous Plants, Pests, and Diseases Trust Fund. Overall, SB1740 aims to streamline funding processes and enhance environmental management in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-305, 41-511.24, 49-1333, 38-611, 35-190, 41-511.21
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-109.03, 26-305, 41-511.24, 49-1333, 35-313, 35-190, 38-611, 41-511.21