This bill proposes updates to section 45-151 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding water rights. It maintains the current provisions that allow individuals and political subdivisions of the state to appropriate unappropriated water for various uses, including domestic, municipal, and irrigation purposes. The bill clarifies that the first entity appropriating the water will have the superior right to it, while also allowing for the construction and maintenance of necessary infrastructure for water use.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifications regarding "irrigation." It specifies that irrigation involves using water on lands to produce plants for sale, human consumption, or as feed for livestock, range livestock, or poultry. This section also aligns the definitions of livestock with existing statutes, ensuring consistency in terminology across the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-151