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AZ HB2708

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Betty Villegas

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Removes a requirement that at least 75% of monies in the long-term water augmentation fund for fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 be reserved for projects importing water from outside Arizona.

  • Adds a new allowable use for the fund to finance water supply development projects using water sources from within Arizona's boundaries.

  • Maintains existing fund uses including purchasing imported water, acquiring water facilities, conducting investigations, providing financial assistance to eligible entities, and guaranteeing debt obligations for water projects.

  • Clarifies that fund monies cannot be used to purchase conservation or other easements on real property.

  • Requires the authority to pursue full repayment of monies or financial assistance provided from the fund through water subcontracts, loan repayments, rates, fees, or charges as appropriate.

Legislative Description

WIFA; water augmentation fund

The Environment - Title 49

Last Action

House read second time

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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