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AZ HB2263

AZ HB2263
Colorado River water; replenishment; restriction


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending section 45-812.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to underground water storage.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arizona law regarding underground water storage, specifically concerning the use of Colorado River water for replenishment. It introduces a new provision stating that Colorado River water, when diverted from the main stem of the river, can only be used for replenishment within an active management area if it is delivered to a permitted facility that is either owned by a multi-county water conservation district (established under title 48, charter 22) or is a permitted groundwater savings facility located on state or private land. This restriction aims to regulate how this specific water source is utilized for replenishing groundwater supplies.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar (on 02/25/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83987
HOUSE - Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538006
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/20/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538169
HOUSE - Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537341
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/15/2026 Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537287
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2263p.htm
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