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This bill makes several changes related to groundwater management and water infrastructure in Arizona. It expands the types of improvements eligible for grants under a county water improvements program to include water hauling for delivery and water delivery systems, and clarifies that general county funds cannot be used for these grants unless an exception applies. The bill also modifies disclosure requirements for property sales, particularly concerning water supply and the recording of affidavits, and introduces new provisions for the transportation of groundwater from the McMullen Valley groundwater basin. Specifically, it allows eligible entities, such as the state or political subdivisions, to withdraw and transport groundwater under certain conditions, including depth limits, groundwater table decline limits, and reporting requirements. The bill also establishes a groundwater transportation fee, outlines credits against this fee, and details how revenues from these fees can be used, including for water improvements programs. Additionally, it amends definitions related to improvement districts and expands their authority to include domestic water delivery systems that utilize water hauling, particularly in areas where groundwater may be transported. Finally, it clarifies the powers of improvement districts regarding waterworks and the acquisition of property for water delivery systems, including the limited use of eminent domain for well and standpipe construction for water hauling.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84580