AZ HB2058

Establishes the Yuma Area Water Banking Study Committee consisting of 2 state senators, 4 state representatives, and 7 members from the Yuma Area Agricultural Council representing the seven irrigation districts in Yuma County.

Committee members are unpaid but agricultural council representatives are eligible for expense reimbursement under Arizona law.

Committee shall develop legislation to establish a water banking authority for Yuma County to bank excess Colorado River water.

Committee must submit a report by January 1, 2025 to the governor, legislative leadership, and relevant committee chairs regarding recommendations for legislative action.

Department of Water Resources shall provide staff support, hydrological information, and identify potential underground storage locations for the committee; the committee is automatically repealed September 30, 2026.