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This bill modifies Arizona's water authority laws, primarily focusing on expanding the formation and operations of water authorities to include a new type of water authority in counties with a portion of the Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (INA). The bill updates definitions, membership requirements, and operational rules for water authorities, allowing for more flexible formation and governance. Key changes include permitting water authorities to be formed in counties with specific geographic characteristics, modifying board composition and selection rules, expanding water acquisition and contracting capabilities, and adjusting revenue allocation and fund management provisions. Specifically, the bill allows for water authorities in counties containing part of the Harquahala INA that do not include an active management area, creates new provisions for membership and representation, and provides additional flexibility in water rights transfer, storage, and subcontracting. The modifications aim to provide more diverse and adaptable mechanisms for water resource management, particularly in rural or developing areas with unique water resource challenges.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82964