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 eight-year statute of limitations for such claims, requiring that they be brought within eight years after the claim accrues. This applies to both claims made by municipal water providers against the district and vice versa. Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing laws regarding the revival of time-barred actions do not apply to these new limitations, ensuring that the eight-year period is strictly enforced.

Furthermore, the bill makes several technical changes, including the replacement of the term "funds" with "monies" and the correction of the term "canceled." It also specifies that the new time limitations will apply to any cause of action commenced on or after the effective date of the act, as well as to those that were commenced before the effective date. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the legal framework governing water-related claims while ensuring timely resolution of disputes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-1057.20
House Engrossed Version: 20-1057.20
Senate Engrossed Version: 48-3112, 48-3151, 48-3125