If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $1,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund, as established by section 45-119 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This appropriation is intended to support litigation related to Arizona's rights and apportionment of Colorado River water, which is critical for the state's water supply.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the amount and purpose of the appropriation, thereby enhancing the existing framework for managing the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The current law remains unchanged, but the new provisions will ensure that adequate funding is available for legal actions necessary to protect Arizona's water rights in the context of ongoing negotiations and agreements concerning the Colorado River.