Rural Water Legislative Study Committee

PURPOSE:     To: (1) evaluate information related to all water supplies in rural Arizona; (2) evaluate information related to water use in rural Arizona; (3) determine the most effective methods of reclamation of water lost through natural processes in rural Arizona; (4) review options for developing alternative supplies of water in rural Arizona; (5) review opportunities for the reuse of water in rural Arizona; (6) identify the resources needed to enhance available supplies and infrastructure needs in rural Arizona; (7) review information about the amounts of evaporation and transpiration from lands and foliage in rural Arizona; (8) review measures to enhance the value of water rights and protect water rights in rural Arizona; and (9) review opportunities for the conversion of water in rural Arizona.  The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on or before December 31, 2006, and provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.

MEMBERSHIP:

House              Two members of the House of Representatives, representing a county with a population of less than one hundred seventy-five thousand persons, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives*:

Jack Brown, Nancy McLain

                        One member of the House of Representatives, representing a county with a population of more than one hundred seventy-five thousand persons but less than two hundred seventy-five thousand persons, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives*:

Z-1 House Vacant

Senate             Two members of the Senate, representing a county with a population of less than one hundred seventy-five thousand persons, appointed by the President of the Senate*:

Marsha Arzberger, Vacant Z-1 Senate

                        One member of the Senate, representing a county with a population of more than one hundred seventy-five thousand persons but less than two hundred seventy-five thousand persons, appointed by the President of the Senate*:

Jake Flake (Chair)

Other               One member with experience in marketing or developing properties in rural Arizona, appointed by the President of the Senate:

Mr. Frank Dickens, Coldwell Banker

                        One member representing an irrigation district in rural Arizona, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Ms. Karen Fann

                        One member representing the natural resource conservation districts in rural Arizona, appointed by the President of the Senate:

Mr. Deric Knight

                        One member representing counties in rural Arizona, appointed by the President of the Senate:

Ms. Tommie Martin

                        One agricultural producer representing the agricultural community in rural Arizona, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Mr. Doug Mellon

                        One member representing the hardrock mining industry in rural Arizona, appointed by the President of the Senate:

Mr. Bill Richardson, Manager, Water Rights Program, Phelps Dodge Corporation

                        One member representing an agricultural improvement district, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Mr. David C. Roberts

                        One member representing cities and towns in rural Arizona, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Dr. Doyle Wilson

Notes:  *Not more than four of the six legislative members shall be of the same political party.  The Committee shall select a Chair from among the legislative members and may request assistance from agencies, universities and organizations.

CONTACT: Megan Gnagy, Senate Research Staff; Kathi Knox, House Research Staff; DWR

REPORT DATE: 12/31/06

EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2007

STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2005, Chapter 281