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HB 2731

Big Chino subbasin; Verde River

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Selina Bliss and 1 co-sponsor

HB 2731 modifies water management rules for Arizona's Big Chino subbasin and Verde River to address allocation and rights issues affecting municipal supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2731

Legislative bill overview

HB 2731 addresses water management and allocation issues in Arizona's Big Chino subbasin and the Verde River system. The bill appears focused on clarifying water rights, groundwater management, or surface water coordination in this region, though specific provisions require review of the bill text itself.

Why is this important

Arizona faces chronic water scarcity, particularly with Colorado River allocations under pressure. The Big Chino subbasin and Verde River are critical water sources for central Arizona communities, agriculture, and ecosystems. Legislation clarifying rights and management in this area directly affects municipal water supplies, agricultural viability, and environmental protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Groundwater vs. surface water priorities: Competing interests between agricultural users relying on groundwater and municipalities needing reliable surface water supplies
  • Environmental flows: Tension between maintaining adequate water for riparian ecosystems and biological resources versus extracting maximum water for human consumption
  • Rights allocation among stakeholders: Disputes between different water users (cities, farms, tribal nations, recreationalists) over who receives priority during scarcity

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

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