If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to title 45, chapter 2, article 9 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 45-576.11. The new provisions would require the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to adopt rules to update the department's project demand calculator every five years, starting from the effective date of the legislation. The rules must include all inputs used by the demand calculator and reflect the latest conservation codes in effect at the time of rulemaking.

Additionally, the bill allows the Director to conduct expedited rulemaking under certain conditions, as outlined in section 41-1027. The act is classified as an emergency measure, which means it would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, ensuring that the updates to the demand calculator can be implemented without delay.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-576.11
Senate Engrossed Version: 45-576.11