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AZ HB4108

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $50,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Water Resources for compensating irrigation grandfathered rights holders who permanently retire or reduce their water duty
  • Requires the Director of the Department of Water Resources to begin purchasing and retiring irrigation grandfathered rights by December 31, 2026
  • Allows conservation agreements that result in permanent reductions of annual water allotments to qualify for compensation
  • Exempts the appropriation from standard lapsing provisions under Arizona Revised Statutes section 35-190, allowing funds to remain available beyond the typical timeframe

Legislative Description

Appropriation; irrigation grandfathered rights; retirement

Last Action

House read second time

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026
Appropriations2/10/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/10/2026

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