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AZ HB2549

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires groundwater replenishment to occur in the same subbasin where groundwater is withdrawn for member lands or member service areas that initially qualify after December 31, 2029
  • Authorizes the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District to determine that new real property does not qualify as member land after the bill's effective date
  • Authorizes the district to determine that additional municipal provider service areas do not qualify as member service areas after the bill's effective date
  • Amends reporting requirements and assessment provisions to reflect updated section references throughout the relevant Arizona Revised Statutes
  • Applies to the Phoenix and Pinal active management areas where portions of the Central Arizona Project aqueduct are located

Legislative Description

Groundwater replenishment; qualification; subbasins

Last Action

House read second time

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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