HB2723

Big Chino; groundwater withdrawal; mitigation

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2723 regulates groundwater withdrawal from the Big Chino subbasin, requiring mitigation and reporting.

Arizona HB2723 amends groundwater withdrawal regulations in the Big Chino subbasin of the Verde River groundwater basin. It mandates cities or towns to obtain a certificate of adequate mitigation before withdrawing groundwater, ensuring no reduction in base flow or degradation of water quality. The bill sets limits on the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn and transported to the Prescott active management area. It also requires annual reporting on groundwater withdrawal impacts, mitigation efforts, and water quality.

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Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

House read second time

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 20

House

Assigned to House NREW Committee