This bill proposes to 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, which pertains to groundwater management. The new provisions 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 existing law (A.R.S. § 41-1027). The act is designated as an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity for public safety and welfare, and it will take effect as soon as it is signed into law.

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