This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating a total of $10,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 specifically for the Navajo Nation. The funds are designated for the Navajo Nation department of water resources to support the survey, design, planning, and construction of the Navajo water pipeline project in the Fort Defiance region.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts these appropriations from the lapsing provisions outlined in section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the allocated funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This change aims to provide financial stability and support for the ongoing water infrastructure project within the Navajo Nation.