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ArizonaHB 2128Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionHouse

environmental remediation; liability; release

Sponsored By: Selina Bliss (Republican)

Signed by Governor

environment, the - title 49environmental remediationliabilityreleasewater quality assurance revolving fund (wqarf)wqarf (see also: water quality assurance revolving fund)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Cleanup parties get liability protection

Arizona's environmental agency can give qualifying cleanup parties a release from state liability. The party cannot already be liable or plan to buy the site, and the work must provide a public benefit without worsening contamination or creating a major health risk. The director must find that the party has the skills, money, and access needed. Before signing, the agency must publish notice at least 15 business days ahead and accept written comments. Arizona can settle without formally finding an immediate, serious danger to health, welfare, state waters, or the environment.

More options for cleaning contaminated sites

The law recognizes cleanup using local microbes and other naturally occurring microbes that do not cause disease or take advantage of weakened hosts. Cleanup plans can also include community information, public participation, and an alternative drinking water supply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Selina Bliss

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 109 • No: 6

House vote • 4/2/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

DP

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 56 • No: 4

House vote • 2/17/2025

C&P

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2025

DP

Yes: 8 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Third Reading: Passed

    4/2/2025House

  2. undefined: PFC

    3/24/2025House

  3. undefined: DP

    3/18/2025House

  4. Third Reading: Passed

    2/25/2025House

  5. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    2/20/2025House

  6. Committee of the Whole: Retained on the Calendar

    2/19/2025House

  7. undefined: C&P

    2/17/2025House

  8. undefined: DP

    2/11/2025House

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