The proposed bill, HB2133, establishes a Solar Panel Disposal Fund to support the decommissioning, recycling, and disposal of solar panels in Arizona. This fund will be financed through legislative appropriations and a fee of $1 per installed solar panel, which will be collected by the Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The bill mandates that the ADEQ administer the fund, allowing it to retain up to 1% for administrative costs, and prioritizes grant applications that focus on groundwater quality remediation related to improper solar panel disposal.

Additionally, the bill requires the ADEQ to submit annual reports detailing grant recipients, amounts, and project outcomes. The fund is designed to be continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing provisions, ensuring ongoing support for solar panel disposal initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for the orderly collection of fees and outlines the process for grant applications and reporting, marking a significant step towards addressing the environmental impacts of solar panel waste in Arizona.