If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by appropriating $10,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Fund, which was established by Laws 2022, chapter 332. This new funding aims to support the implementation of on-farm irrigation efficiency systems, thereby promoting water conservation in agricultural practices.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from the lapsing provisions outlined in section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This means that the allocated funds would not expire at the end of the fiscal year, allowing for their continued use in subsequent years for the intended purpose of enhancing irrigation efficiency.