If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $1,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). This funding is intended to support the initiation or defense of litigation aimed at protecting and enforcing Arizona's allocation of Colorado River water as established by the Colorado River Compact of 1922.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the purpose of the appropriation, emphasizing the need to defend against claims from upper basin states or the United States regarding Arizona's water allocation. This addition clarifies the intent of the funding and aligns it with the ongoing legal and regulatory challenges related to water rights in the Colorado River Basin. The current law remains unchanged, but the new provisions will enhance the state's ability to manage its water resources effectively.