This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the designation of assured water supply for cities and towns located within active management areas (AMAs). Under the new provisions, the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) would be empowered to designate a portion of a city or town as having an assured water supply if it meets specific criteria, including being entirely within an irrigation and water conservation district, having a long-term contract for water supply, ensuring sufficient water availability for at least 100 years, and demonstrating financial capability to construct necessary water facilities.

Additionally, the bill allows the Director to review and determine the status of a city's or town's assured water supply, providing a framework for both approval and denial of such designations. The current law remains unchanged, but the new language adds detailed requirements and conditions that must be satisfied for a city or town to receive this designation, thereby enhancing the management of water resources in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-576.11