AZ HB2203

Establishes a moratorium on construction of new wells in the upper San Pedro groundwater basin and Verde Valley groundwater subbasin, effective upon passage.

Prohibits the Department of Water Resources from issuing permits or drilling cards for new wells in these basins, except for replacement wells defined by director rules.

Exempts wells that the director determines will not pump the subflow of a river system or source.

Exempts wells constructed after completion of the general adjudication of water rights in the Gila River.