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AZ HB2573

AZ HB2573
Groundwater; plants; wine grapes; non-irrigation


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Vetoed
04/18/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending section 45-465.04, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the groundwater code.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Arizona's groundwater code to expand the definition of non-irrigation water use in active management areas. Specifically, the bill allows groundwater to be used for watering plants in containers, hydroponic plants, and wine grapes without counting against irrigation water rights. For holders of irrigation grandfathered rights in initial active management areas, the bill permits using groundwater from their certificated acres to water these types of plants if they are grown for sale, human consumption, or livestock feed. The bill requires separate measurement of groundwater used for container plants, hydroponic plants, and wine grapes versus traditional irrigation uses. Additionally, the total water used for these purposes cannot exceed the farm's existing irrigation water duty. The bill also prevents the director from registering flexibility credits for a farm in years when groundwater is used for container plants, hydroponic plants, or wine grapes. Upon request, the groundwater rights certificate can be separated into two certificates—one for non-irrigation plant uses and another for traditional irrigation uses—as long as each certificate covers at least two acres.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor Vetoed (on 04/18/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82403
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 04/24/2025 NR As Vetoed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/530589
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 04/24/2025 NR As Vetoed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529730
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 04/24/2025 Vetoed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529768
Governor's Letter https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529535
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/14/2025 NR https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527572
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/06/2025 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527021
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/hb2573h.htm
House COW 02/25 - Amended by NREW - Griffin https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=800860&itemId=0
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/21/2025 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/525591
HOUSE - Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/524514
HOUSE - Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/524270
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/13/2025 Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/524206
HOUSE - Natural Resources, Energy & Water - Strike Everything https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/523679
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/hb2573p.htm
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