The proposed bill aims to update current Arizona statutes by introducing new funds and programs focused on environmental management and resource allocation. Key insertions include the establishment of the Agriculture and Water Innovation Fund to support water efficiency innovations in agriculture, the Colorado River Litigation Fund for legal actions regarding water rights, and a Fire Incident Management Grant Program to enhance fire department capabilities. The bill also allows the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to utilize returned grant money for additional grants and caps administrative costs for the Grant Program at $250,000 starting July 1, 2025.

In terms of modifications, the bill increases the threshold for reverting excess funds in the Game and Fish Publications Revolving Fund from $80,000 to $250,000 and mandates that funds in the Hazard Mitigation Revolving Fund be used according to specific guidelines. It also repeals the delayed repeal date of the Hazard Mitigation Revolving Fund. The bill retroactively applies the new Grant Program requirements to June 30, 2025, ensuring compliance with the updated standards. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of grant funding and management across various state programs while ensuring accountability through annual reporting.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-269, 37-132, 37-527, 37-1311, 45-119, 17-231, 35-190, 37-202, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 37-107, 9-461.06, 11-805, 37-312, 35-313, 12-820.01, 37-1306, 30-901, 40-1301
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-109.04, 17-269, 26-107, 37-132, 37-527, 37-1311, 45-119, 35-190, 17-231, 37-202, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 37-107, 9-461.06, 11-805, 37-312, 35-313, 12-820.01, 37-1306, 30-901, 40-1301
House Engrossed Version: 3-109.04, 17-269, 26-107, 37-132, 37-527, 37-1311, 45-119, 35-190, 17-231, 37-202, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 37-107, 9-461.06, 11-805, 37-312, 35-313, 12-820.01, 37-1306, 30-901, 40-1301
Chaptered Version: 3-109.04, 17-269, 26-107, 37-132, 37-527, 37-1311, 45-119, 35-190, 17-231, 37-202, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 37-107, 9-461.06, 11-805, 37-312, 35-313, 12-820.01, 37-1306, 30-901, 40-1301