This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the application process for grandfathered water rights in the Willcox active management area. Under the new provisions, individuals claiming such rights must submit an application for a certificate of grandfathered right to the department of water resources within twenty-seven months of the active management area's designation, which is a change from the existing requirements outlined in section 45-476, subsection A.
Additionally, the bill includes a sunset provision stating that this section will be repealed after December 31, 2026, and it applies retroactively from January 7, 2025. The act is classified as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately to ensure public peace, health, or safety.