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This bill appropriates $10 million from Arizona's general fund in each of fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 to the department of administration, which will then distribute these funds to the Navajo Nation's department of water resources. The purpose of these funds is to conduct surveys, design, planning, and construction for the Navajo water pipeline project, specifically in the Fort Defiance region. Importantly, these appropriations are exempt from a state law (section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes) that typically causes unspent appropriated money to expire at the end of a fiscal year, meaning the funds will remain available until they are used for the project.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85392