This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding groundwater replenishment obligations for municipal providers in Arizona. Specifically, it would allow municipal providers applying for a new designation of assured water supply in both the Phoenix and Pinal Active Management Areas to elect for all parcels of member land within their service area to retain a replenishment obligation. This change is reflected in the insertion of "and pinal" into the existing statute, which currently only references the Phoenix area. The bill also clarifies that the district must replenish groundwater in accordance with the obligations applicable to those parcels that retain a replenishment obligation.

Additionally, the bill removes certain prohibitions related to the responsibilities of landowners of subdivided lands concerning water sources and replenishment obligations. It deletes the existing language that restricts these landowners from being required to provide or pay for a water source to reduce replenishment obligations incurred for lands other than their own subdivided land. This change aims to streamline the process for municipal providers and landowners in managing groundwater resources while ensuring that replenishment obligations are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-3771
House Engrossed Version: 48-3771
Senate Engrossed Version: 48-3771
Chaptered Version: 48-3771