The proposed bill seeks to amend section 45-103 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the language regarding the director's responsibilities. Under current law, the director has general control and supervision of surface water and its appropriation and distribution, as well as groundwater management, with certain exceptions for water reserved to special officers appointed by courts. The bill introduces an additional phrase to clarify that the director's control extends to surface water and groundwater, while maintaining the existing provisions regarding the distribution of water reserved to court-appointed officers. This change aims to enhance the clarity of the statute without altering the fundamental responsibilities outlined in the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-103