HB2184 proposes amendments to the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act concerning the Brackish Groundwater Recovery Pilot Program managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). The bill suggests changes to the allocation and location of the pilot program. Instead of focusing solely on the state's Active Management Areas (AMAs), the bill expands the scope to include the entire state of Arizona. Additionally, it grants the Director of ADWR the discretion to determine the most appropriate section within the department to locate the pilot program, rather than confining it to the AMA section.

The financial provisions of the bill are also modified. The $9 million allocated for matching funds for brackish groundwater desalination projects is extended to cover projects throughout Arizona, not just within AMAs for the benefit of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water recipients. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that CAP will receive $3 for every dollar it contributes to the pilot program, specifically for brackish groundwater desalination projects within AMAs. The Governor vetoed the bill, suggesting that such amendments should be considered in the broader context of budget discussions rather than as a standalone bill.