The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the process for obtaining a certificate of assured water supply in the Phoenix active management area (AMA). Specifically, it would require the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to review applications for such certificates and issue a new written determination within 15 days, provided that the application is submitted between January 26, 2021, and May 31, 2023, and has either been denied or the applicant has not yet received a certificate. This new provision aims to expedite the review process for eligible applicants.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the ADWR utilize specific groundwater flow models and any financial information provided by the applicant to assess the application. It also requires the department to notify eligible applicants of their right to request a review within five days of the bill's effective date and stipulates that applicants must make such requests within 90 days. The bill includes a sunset provision, repealing these changes after December 31, 2025, and is classified as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.