ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

 

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HB 2116: appropriation; Colorado River litigation fund

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) in fiscal year (FY) 2027 to the Colorado River litigation fund.

History

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) administers the Colorado River litigation fund. ADWR is tasked with protecting, conserving and enhancing Arizona's water supplies (JLBC).

Laws 2025, Chapter 238 established the Colorado River litigation fund for the sole purpose of initiating, defending or participating in litigation related to the state's apportionment of Colorado River water or any other rights regarding Colorado River water.

Provisions

1.   Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2027 to the Colorado River litigation fund. (Sec. 1)

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