Arizona HB4108 appropriates $50 million for retiring irrigation grandfathered rights in fiscal year 2026-2027.
Arizona HB4108 allocates $50 million from the state general fund to the Department of Water Resources for fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding is intended to compensate irrigation grandfathered rights holders for permanently retiring or reducing their water duties. The Department must start purchasing and retiring these rights, including conservation agreements, by December 31, 2026. This appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions.
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