This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes governing the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD). Under the new provisions, the calculation for determining annual membership dues will be modified by adding a new factor: 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, the bill removes the requirement to consider the total current and projected replenishment obligation of member lands as identified in the most recent plan of operation when calculating dues. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to prorate the total amount allocated to member lands among the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management areas based on replenishment obligations.

Moreover, the bill introduces a cap on the annual membership dues for the billing year 2027, prohibiting CAGRD from charging more than the rate per lot charged in the previous billing year (2026) for parcels in the same active management area. The bill also includes technical changes and clarifications to ensure compliance with the updated calculations and requirements. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the process for determining dues while ensuring that the financial burden on member lands is manageable.

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