This bill proposes to update current statutes by mandating the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) 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 appropriates $100,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the feasibility study. This new funding and requirement for a study represent significant updates to the existing legal framework regarding water resource management in Arizona, enhancing the state's efforts to explore brackish groundwater desalination as a viable water source.