Bill > HB2258

This bill modifies Arizona's groundwater replenishment laws, focusing on several key provisions. After December 31, 2029, the district will be required to replenish groundwater in the same subbasin from which groundwater is withdrawn for member lands or service areas. The bill gives the district discretion to determine whether new real property qualifies as member land or whether additional service areas can become member service areas. The legislation also provides detailed rules for how municipal providers can handle replenishment obligations when seeking an assured water supply designation, including a phased approach where providers can gradually assume groundwater delivery and replenishment responsibilities over a ten-year period. The bill clarifies reporting requirements for municipal providers, establishes conditions for terminating member service area status, and sets procedures for levying and collecting replenishment taxes. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and clarity in how groundwater replenishment is managed in active management areas, particularly in the context of municipal water providers and their service areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82009