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Governor Katie Hobbs of Phoenix, AZ signed three bills (SB1081, SB1181, SB1242) related to water supply and conservation and vetoed five bills (SB1172, HB2017, HB2020, HB2062, HB2127) regarding land division, water transportation, and water supply certificates. The signed bills focus on exemptions, groundwater replenishment, and water conservation grants. The vetoed bills addressed issues like water commingling, long-term storage of storm and rainwater, and assured water supply certificates.
Governor Katie Hobbs took legislative action on several bills related to water management and conservation. Hobbs approved three bills and vetoed five others, reflecting her administration’s approach to Arizona’s water resource policies. The signed and vetoed legislation addresses various aspects of water supply, conservation, and usage regulations.
The governor signed SB1081, which pertains to the exemption area for assured water supply, SB1181, addressing groundwater replenishment in member lands and areas, and SB1242, which establishes the water conservation grant fund and its purpose. These bills are aimed at ensuring water security and promoting conservation efforts within the state.
However, Hobbs vetoed SB1172, which involved land division and water transportation issues, HB2017, related to commingling assured water supplies, and HB2020, which concerned rules for long-term storage of stormwater and rainwater. Additionally, she vetoed HB2062, which dealt with the certificate model for assured water supply, and HB2127, related to assured water supply certificates and effluent.
The joint veto letter can be read here.
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