Bill
HB 2486
Arizona: Creates the Office of Resiliency in the Governor’s office to coordinate climate-risk planning and advise on policies protecting water, resources, and infrastructure.
Note: the document provided appears to combine text from two different measures both labeled “HB 2486” in different states. Below are separate, concise summaries of each measure as included in the document.
Purpose / Intent
- Establish a central Office of Resiliency in the Governor’s office to address climate-change risks to Arizona’s water and natural resources and to coordinate resiliency planning across state government.
Key provisions
- Adds ARS §41-112 to create the Office of Resiliency within the Office of the Governor.
- Governor appoints a Director (pursuant to ARS §38-211) who serves at the Governor’s pleasure and is eligible for compensation under ARS §38-611.
- Duties of the Office include:
- Addressing the threat of climate change to the state’s water and natural resources.
- Advising the Governor on water and land use, transportation, energy and other policies as needed.
- Developing and periodically updating a statewide resiliency plan to protect human, natural and economic systems from climate-related risks.
- Directing state agencies to identify and characterize potential, current and future risks to human, natural and economic systems, including risks to water resources, temperature‑sensitive populations and systems, energy and transportation systems, vital infrastructure and public facilities, and natural lands.
- Repeals Title 49, chapter 1, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes (the bill text only states this repeal; it does not describe the repealed provisions).
Who is affected
- The Governor’s office and all state agencies tasked with natural resources, water, energy, transportation and infrastructure; communities and sectors vulnerable to climate risks. The repeal of Title 49, ch.1, art.6 could affect any programs or authorities located in that article (text of that article should be checked for specifics).
Procedural / timeline
- Introduced Feb 5, 2025 (First Regular Session, 57th Legislature). No effective date specified in the provided excerpt.
Purpose / Intent
- Narrow the statutory definition of “separate public special education day school” so that it does not include any school in a district that exceeds its Adequacy Target under the State’s evidence‑based funding formula.
Key provisions
- Amends 105 ILCS 5/14-1.08a (School Code, Children with Disabilities provisions) so that a “separate public special education day school” excludes any school in a district that exceeds its Adequacy Target (as calculated under subsection (b) of Section 18-8.15).
- The bill states it takes effect upon becoming law.
Who is affected
- School districts, administrators and special education programs in Illinois. The redefinition could change which campuses are classified as separate public special education day schools, with potential implications for placement, reporting, program regulation, and possibly funding or service delivery tied to that classification.
Procedural / timeline (actions listed in file)
- Filed: Feb 3–5, 2025; First and Second Readings in February 2025.
- Referred to committees (including Appropriations—Elementary & Secondary Education and Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs at various times).
- Committee hearings, testimony, and favorable committee report without amendment in April 2025.
- Placed on General State Calendar and considered in May 2025; listed as “laid out as postponed business” and “postponed” on May 12–13, 2025.
- Status shown as Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (per the header).
Other
- Related bill: SB 781 (listed as companion in the document).
Recommendation
- Because the provided file contains content from two different jurisdictions, verify which HB 2486 is relevant to your interest (Arizona or Illinois) and consult the official legislative text and bill history for the appropriate state for any subsequent amendments, fiscal notes, or enacted language.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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