If this bill were to become law, it 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 requires a broader consideration of water sources.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to the existing language of the statute, specifically replacing the current designation "N." with "o." in the section that defines "assured water supply." The definition itself remains unchanged, ensuring that the criteria for what constitutes an assured water supply continue to be met. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the assessment process for water supply availability while maintaining the existing standards for assured water supply.

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