The resolution H.C.R.2017 expresses the Arizona Legislature's support for the construction of for-sale housing developments outside the service areas of designated providers, provided that these developments are enrolled in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and that the groundwater used for these homes is replenished in accordance with the state's assured water supply regulations. This initiative is aimed at addressing the significant housing shortage and affordability crisis in Arizona, which currently requires an estimated 270,000 additional housing units to meet demand.

The resolution highlights the importance of home ownership and affordability to Arizona's economy and emphasizes that homeowners have been successfully replenishing groundwater since 1995. It notes that the CAGRD has facilitated the construction of over 400,000 homes in the Tucson, Pinal, and Phoenix areas without negatively impacting groundwater resources. By allowing for-sale housing developments to be built under these conditions, the resolution aims to support the housing needs of various community members, including workers and families, while ensuring sustainable water management practices are upheld.