Arizona SB1447 amends groundwater withdrawal fees and fund usage in active management areas.

Arizona SB1447 modifies the groundwater withdrawal fee structure and fund usage in active management areas. The bill sets an annual fee of up to $5 per acre-foot for groundwater withdrawal in the Santa Cruz, Tucson, Phoenix, and Pinal active management areas. The fund, consisting of legislative appropriations, fees, grants, and contributions, is used for constructing and rehabilitating wells and related infrastructure, administering and enforcing water laws, augmenting water supply, and purchasing and retiring grandfathered rights.

Arizona SB1447 amends groundwater withdrawal fees and fund usage in active management areas.

Arizona SB1447 modifies the groundwater withdrawal fee structure and fund usage in active management areas. The bill sets an annual fee of up to $5 per acre-foot for groundwater withdrawal in the Santa Cruz, Tucson, Phoenix, and Pinal active management areas. The fund, consisting of legislative appropriations, fees, grants, and contributions, is used for constructing and rehabilitating wells and related infrastructure, administering and enforcing water laws, augmenting water supply, and purchasing and retiring grandfathered rights.