Bill > HB2691

This bill modifies the rules for annual membership dues in multi-county water conservation districts, specifically focusing on how these dues are calculated and allocated across member lands and service areas. The bill changes the methodology for determining dues by replacing the previous calculation based on replenishment obligations with a new approach that considers the projected groundwater use per lot and the total number of residential, commercial, and common area lots in each parcel of member land. The bill establishes that the annual membership dues will be used solely to pay for water acquisition, infrastructure development, and debt service related to replenishment efforts. The legislation introduces a more uniform fee structure, with dues being prorated among member lands and service areas based on specific volume calculations. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that limits the rate of annual membership dues for the 2026-2027 billing year to no more than the rate charged in the 2025-2026 billing year. The changes aim to create a more transparent and equitable system for funding water conservation and replenishment activities in multi-county water conservation districts in Arizona.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82682