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Building on existing state water conservation law, this bill adds new requirements for how state agencies — including public universities — manage outdoor watering at state-owned facilities. Any new landscape irrigation system installed after May 6, 2026 would need to meet a water distribution efficiency standard of at least 75%, and state agencies would be required to use low-water turf grass when planting or replacing lawns, unless the Division of Water Resources grants an exemption due to site conditions like slope or erosion. The Division of Facilities Construction and Management would be directed to routinely audit irrigation systems at state facilities, document their efficiency, and identify specific steps needed to bring systems that fall short up to the 75% standard. Both divisions would be authorized to create administrative rules to carry out these requirements, including combining these audits with existing facility condition inspections.