This bill proposes updates to the calculation of annual membership dues for the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) by modifying existing statutes. Under current law, the calculation includes the total current and projected annual replenishment obligation of all member lands, as identified in the most recent plan of operation. The bill would replace this with a new calculation based on the projected groundwater use per lot multiplied by the total number of residential, commercial, and common area lots in each parcel of member land. Additionally, it removes the requirement to prorate the total amount allocated to member lands among the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management areas based on the replenishment obligations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits CAGRD from charging annual membership dues for the billing year 2027 at a rate per lot exceeding that charged in the previous billing year (2026) for parcels in the same active management area. This aims to provide financial stability for members while ensuring that the dues are calculated more equitably based on projected usage rather than solely on replenishment obligations. The bill also includes technical changes to streamline the language and processes involved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-3779
House Engrossed Version: 48-3779
Chaptered Version: 48-3779