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AZ SCR1039
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Priya Sundareshan
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AI Summary
- Establishes a water withdrawal fee on all groundwater withdrawn from Arizona state lands, including leased school and university land, based on fair market value
- Authorizes the Arizona Department of Water Resources director to create tiered fee structures with higher rates for large-volume water users
- Requires 90% of collected fees to be split evenly between the Arizona Water Protection Fund and the Water Conservation Grant Fund, with up to 10% retained for administration
- Mandates public reporting, monitoring, and compliance requirements along with reassessment of water's fair market value every five years
- Requires voter approval at the next general election as a ballot proposition
Legislative Description
Water withdrawal fee; state lands
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Natural Resources2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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