This bill proposes amendments to sections 48-3112 and 48-3151 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing claims related to contracts for water provision between irrigation and water conservation districts and municipal water providers. The bill introduces a new requirement that any claim regarding such contracts with a term of twenty years or more must be brought within eight years after the claim accrues. This eight-year limitation applies to all relevant causes of action, regardless of whether they were initiated before or after the bill's effective date.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing laws preventing the revival of time-barred actions do not apply to these new eight-year limitations. It also makes technical changes, such as replacing the term "funds" with "monies" and correcting the spelling of "canceled." The bill aims to streamline the process for claims related to long-term water contracts while ensuring that both municipal providers and irrigation districts adhere to the same time constraints for legal actions.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 20-1057.20
House Engrossed Version: 20-1057.20
Senate Engrossed Version: 48-3112, 48-3151, 48-3125