This bill proposes updates to current statutes by mandating the Department of Water Resources to conduct a feasibility study on potential brackish groundwater desalination project sites. The study will assess the costs associated with treating and transporting water, as well as disposing of brine, specifically in the areas of Gila Bend, Ranegras Plain, the west Salt River valley, and the Little Colorado River plateau.

Additionally, the bill includes a financial provision, appropriating $100,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the feasibility study. This new language will be inserted into the current statutes, enhancing the state's efforts to explore alternative water sources while ensuring the necessary funding is allocated for the study.