If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the application process for obtaining a certificate of grandfathered water rights in the Willcox Active Management Area (AMA). Specifically, it would extend the application deadline from the current requirement of no later than 15 months after the designation of the AMA to a new deadline of 27 months. This change is aimed at providing individuals claiming the right to withdraw or use groundwater more time to file their applications with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR).

Additionally, the bill would repeal the existing requirement that mandates applications for grandfathered rights be submitted by January 1, 2027. The new provisions would apply retroactively to January 8, 2025, and the section detailing the application extension would be repealed after December 31, 2026. The bill is also classified as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage to ensure the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.