The resolution H.C.R. 2039 expresses the Arizona Legislature's opposition to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) rulemaking regarding the alternative path to the designation of assured water supply (ADAWS). It asserts that the proposed rules are contrary to existing Arizona statutes and therefore null and void. The resolution emphasizes that any requirements imposed by the Governor or ADWR that demand applicants demonstrate more water than necessary to meet their proposed use for a hundred years are unacceptable. It also opposes any denial of applications based on conditions not explicitly authorized by the 1980 Groundwater Management Act.

Furthermore, the resolution clarifies the legislative intent behind the definition of "assured water supply," which is meant to ensure that sufficient water is available for the proposed use without imposing additional burdens on applicants. It mandates that if an applicant demonstrates sufficient water supply, the Director of ADWR cannot deny or withhold the issuance of a certificate or designation of assured water supply. The resolution aims to uphold the original legislative intent of the Groundwater Management Act and protect the rights of applicants seeking water supply certifications.