Bill > HB2103

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Water Resources specifically for defending and protecting Arizona's water rights under the Colorado River Compact of 1922. The Colorado River Compact is a historic agreement among seven western U.S. states that governs the allocation and use of water from the Colorado River, which is critically important for water supply in arid regions. By allocating these funds, the state is demonstrating its commitment to ensuring Arizona maintains its legally established water rights and can take legal or administrative actions to protect its water allocation in the face of potential disputes or challenges from other states that rely on the same water resource.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81789