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AZ HB2017
Bill
Status
6/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 45-576 regarding certificates of assured water supply in active management areas.
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Allows the director to consider only the proposed source or sources of water supply dedicated to a proposed use when determining sufficiency, regardless of whether water is distributed through a commingled system with other supply sources.
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Prohibits the director from requiring a subdivider to procure or dedicate a water source exceeding 100 percent of the water needed to meet the proposed use.
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Clarifies that "sufficient groundwater" for replenishment district members means proposed withdrawals will not exceed a depth to water of 1,000 feet or aquifer bottom (whichever is less) when combined with other district withdrawals over 100 years.
Legislative Description
Assured water supply; commingling
Groundwater
Last Action
Governor Vetoed
6/19/2024