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AZ HCR2038
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
- Arizona Legislature expresses support for a seven-state consensus agreement on post-2026 Colorado River operating guidelines, as current guidelines between Upper and Lower Basin states expire in 2026
- Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, Nevada) account for approximately 75% of all jobs, people, crop sales, and economic activity within the Colorado River Basin
- Lower Basin states have already taken 8.9 million acre-feet in reductions of Colorado River use, with up to 3.7 million acre-feet of verified conservation expected by end of 2026
- Arizona has invested $211 million in water conservation projects projected to save up to 6.6 million acre-feet of water over the projects' lifespans
- Arizona uses less Colorado River water today than in the 1950s despite population growth exceeding 500%
Legislative Description
Colorado River; seven-state agreement
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2026
Natural Resources2/26/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/22/2026
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