HB2151

Surface water; irrigation; definition

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2151 amends water rights law to clarify the definition of irrigation and recognize water rights in stockponds.

Arizona HB2151 amends section 45-151 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to redefine irrigation as the use of water on lands to produce plants or parts of plants for sale, human consumption, or as feed for livestock, range livestock, or poultry. The bill also recognizes water rights in stockponds, treating them as if the water had been appropriated under the state's water rights laws. This change aims to clarify water rights and beneficial uses in Arizona.

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Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

House read second time

Jan 13

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 13

House

Assigned to House NREW Committee