Proposed Landscape Irrigation Standards and Watering Restrictions Act (SB 508)

Original title: Landscape Irrigation

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 611same policy, House version

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and irrigation contractors will be subject to new state-mandated watering schedules and professional licensing requirements for system maintenance and installation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

They must adhere to a new state-mandated watering schedule and are restricted in who they can hire for irrigation work.

Irrigation contractors

They are required to hold a license to perform specific tasks, such as connecting systems to water supplies.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 508 establishes new state-wide standards for landscape irrigation systems and creates a mandatory watering schedule. The bill restricts who can perform work on irrigation systems and mandates that only licensed contractors may connect these systems to a water supply.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still work on my own irrigation system?

Yes, the bill allows property owners to perform work on their own systems, but restricts non-licensed individuals from doing so.

Who is allowed to connect an irrigation system to the water supply?

Only a is permitted to connect an irrigation system to a water supply under this act.

Why It Matters

Property owners and irrigation contractors will be subject to new state-mandated watering schedules and professional licensing requirements for system maintenance and installation.