Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 1355 — wells; permits; spacing rules

Last action — Senate Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill modifies rules regarding permits for new wells in Arizona.

This legislation updates the requirements for constructing new and replacement wells in active management areas in Arizona. It mandates that individuals must obtain permits and comply with rules set by the director, particularly in declining groundwater basins.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing laws regarding groundwater extraction and well construction permits in Arizona, particularly in areas with declining groundwater levels.

  • 45-453

    except as provided in article 8.1 of this chapter → except as provided in SECTION 45-598 AND RULES ADOPTED BY THE DIRECTOR.

    The phrase emphasizes that there are specific provisions in Section 45-598 and associated rules that must be considered regarding groundwater withdrawal.

  • 45-598

    AS FOLLOWS: → 1. IN ACTIVE MANAGEMENT AREAS. 2. IN GROUNDWATER BASINS THAT THE DIRECTOR DETERMINES TO BE EXPERIENCING DECLINING GROUNDWATER LEVELS, FOR WELLS HAVING A PUMP WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE GALLONS PER MINUTE. IN LIEU OF ADOPTING NEW RULES PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH, THE DIRECTOR MAY FOLLOW THE CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED WITHDRAWALS IN ACTIVE MANAGEMENT AREAS.

    It establishes specific rules for wells in active management areas and those in declining groundwater basins based on capacity.

  • 45-598

    A person WHO IS entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area pursuant to article 5 or 6 of this chapter → A person WHO IS entitled to withdraw groundwater in an active management area pursuant to article 5 or 6 of this chapter may construct a new well or a replacement well in a new location if the location of the new well or the replacement well complies with the rules adopted by the director pursuant to subsection A of this section and if the person has applied for and received a permit from the director pursuant to section 45-599.

    Clarifies that groundwater users in active management areas can construct new or replacement wells under certain conditions.

  • 45-598

    A person WHO IS ENTITLED TO WITHDRAW GROUNDWATER IN A GROUNDWATER BASIN DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR TO BE EXPERIENCING DECLINING GROUNDWATER LEVELS MAY CONSTRUCT A NEW WELL → A PERSON WHO IS ENTITLED TO WITHDRAW GROUNDWATER IN A GROUNDWATER BASIN DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR TO BE EXPERIENCING DECLINING GROUNDWATER LEVELS MAY CONSTRUCT A NEW WELL IF THE LOCATION OF THE WELL COMPLIES WITH THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE DIRECTOR UNDER SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 2 OF THIS SECTION AND IF THE PERSON HAS APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A PERMIT FROM THE DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 45-599.

    Specifies requirements for constructing new wells in declining groundwater basins, linking compliance to director rules and permitting.

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

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Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1355?
SB 1355 is sponsored by Priya Sundareshan (Democrat), Catherine Miranda (Democrat), Juan Mendez, Anna Hernandez, Raquel Terán, and Athena Salman.
What is the current status of SB 1355?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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