SJR 1001 Summary

• Authorizes the director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources to enter into drought contingency plan agreements for the Colorado River, subject to conditions that federal legislation is enacted and all other parties authorize the agreements.

• Permits Arizona to forbear certain rights and claims under the Arizona v. California Supreme Court decree and the Colorado River Basin Project Act of 1968 to allow flexibility for creating and delivering intentionally created surplus water during shortage conditions.

• Requires the director to notify the legislature and governor and submit written reports to relevant committees on any agreements executed under this authority.

• Sets an expiration date of August 31, 2019 for the director's authority to enter into agreements under this joint resolution.

• Designates this action as an emergency measure necessary to preserve public peace, health, or safety, making it operative immediately.