If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $1,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). This funding is intended for the purpose of defending, protecting, and enforcing Arizona's allocation of Colorado River water as established under the Colorado River Compact of 1922.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the allocation of these funds and the intended use, which is not currently detailed in existing statutes. The current law remains unchanged, but the new provisions will enhance the state's ability to manage and secure its water resources in relation to the Colorado River.