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 related to Arizona's allocation of Colorado River water under the Colorado River Compact of 1922, addressing any claims from upper basin states or the United States.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the purpose of the appropriation, emphasizing the need to protect and enforce Arizona's water rights. This addition clarifies the role of the ADWR in consulting and cooperating with federal authorities regarding water delivery, while also ensuring that the state's interests in the Colorado River are legally defended. The current statutes remain unchanged, but the new provisions enhance the legal framework surrounding water resource management in Arizona.