The bill amends section 45-103 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically altering the language regarding the director's authority over water resources. The current law states that the director has general control and supervision of surface water, its appropriation and distribution, and groundwater as provided by the title, with exceptions for water reserved to special officers appointed by courts.

The new bill language simplifies this by removing the phrase "its appropriation and distribution," while maintaining the director's general control and supervision over surface water and groundwater. This change clarifies the director's responsibilities without altering the overall authority over water resources.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-103