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

The bill introduces new language that specifies the appropriation and its intended use, while the existing statutes regarding the management and regulation of Arizona's water resources by the ADWR remain unchanged. The new provisions emphasize the state's commitment to safeguarding its water rights in relation to the Colorado River, reflecting the ongoing importance of water resource management in Arizona.