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