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 water providers, provided that these developments are enrolled in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and adhere to groundwater replenishment requirements. This initiative aims to address the significant housing shortage and affordability crisis in Arizona, which currently requires an estimated 270,000 housing units to meet demand. The resolution highlights the importance of home ownership and affordability to the state's economy and emphasizes that homeowners have been successfully replenishing groundwater since 1995, allowing for the construction of over 400,000 homes without negatively impacting groundwater resources.

The resolution also notes that the CAGRD is the largest groundwater replenishment district in the United States and has played a crucial role in maintaining groundwater levels while facilitating housing development. It asserts that the unmet housing demand identified in the Phoenix Active Management Area is not attributable to homeowners. By supporting the construction of housing developments under these conditions, the resolution aims to provide essential shelter for various community members, including workers, teachers, and families, while ensuring sustainable water management practices are followed.