This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning groundwater replenishment. Notably, it introduces a new requirement that, starting December 31, 2029, groundwater must be replenished in the same subbasin from which it was withdrawn for real property that qualifies as member land and for member service areas. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the district may determine that new real property does not qualify as member land upon the effective date of the amendment. It also modifies existing provisions regarding the obligations of municipal providers and member lands, including the conditions under which these obligations may be retained or assumed.

The bill makes various deletions and insertions to streamline the language and clarify the responsibilities of municipal providers regarding groundwater replenishment. For instance, it removes outdated references and consolidates obligations related to the reporting and assumption of replenishment duties. The amendments aim to enhance the management of groundwater resources while ensuring that municipal providers and member lands adhere to updated regulations regarding their replenishment obligations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-3771, 48-3774, 48-3775, 48-3778, 48-3780, 48-3781, 45-576, 45-576.01, 48-3772, 32-2183, 45-877.01, 35-146, 35-147, 48-3773, 48-3782