The proposed bill would amend section 45-576 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by allowing the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to consider only the proposed source or sources of water dedicated to a specific use when determining if there is sufficient groundwater, surface water, or effluent of adequate quality available. This change would apply regardless of whether the water is part of a commingled delivery system with other sources. The current statute does not provide this flexibility, as it does not explicitly allow for the consideration of only dedicated sources.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to the existing language of the statute, including the deletion of the current designation "N." and the insertion of "o." before the definition of "assured water supply." The definition itself remains unchanged. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the assessment process for water supply availability in active management areas, potentially facilitating development and land use planning.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-576
House Engrossed Version: 45-576