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SB 1088

ADWR; hydrology reports

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Jake Hoffman and 1 co-sponsor

SB 1088 would mandate ADWR to produce detailed hydrology reports on Arizona's water basins, but Governor vetoed it citing likely implementation concerns.

Vetoed by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 1088

Legislative bill overview

SB 1088 would require the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to prepare and submit comprehensive hydrology reports on Arizona's water basins and aquifers. The bill establishes reporting requirements and timelines for ADWR to document water availability, usage patterns, and hydrological conditions across the state.

Why is this important

Arizona faces critical water challenges due to Colorado River allocations, drought conditions, and competing demands from agriculture, municipal, and industrial users. Requiring systematic hydrology reports would provide policymakers and the public with better data for informed water management decisions and long-term planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource burden: ADWR may lack sufficient funding or staff to conduct comprehensive hydrology studies and maintain reporting requirements without impacting other operations
  • Reporting scope and frequency: Disagreement over which basins/aquifers require reports, how detailed they should be, and how often they must be updated (annual, biennial, etc.)
  • Political use of data: Concern that detailed hydrology reports could be weaponized in political debates over water allocation, agricultural rights, or growth limitations
  • Veto reasoning: The Governor's veto suggests concerns about implementation costs, timing, or conflicts with existing ADWR authorities and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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