The resolution HCR2017 urges the support for the construction of housing developments outside designated provider service areas in Arizona, provided that these developments are enrolled in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and that the groundwater used for these homes is replenished according to state regulations. This initiative is in response to a significant housing shortage in Arizona, which the Arizona Department of Housing estimates to be around 270,000 units. The resolution emphasizes the importance of home ownership and affordability for the state's economy and residents, highlighting that homeowners have been successfully replenishing groundwater since 1995.

The resolution also notes that the CAGRD has facilitated the construction of over 400,000 homes in the Tucson, Pinal, and Phoenix areas without negatively impacting groundwater levels. It asserts that the unmet housing demand is not attributable to homeowners, as indicated by recent groundwater modeling. By allowing for-sale housing developments under these conditions, the resolution aims to address the critical need for housing while ensuring sustainable water management practices are upheld.