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HB 2827 — groundwater withdrawal fee; Pinal AMA.
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Bill 2827 now explicitly includes a groundwater withdrawal fee for the Pinal Active Management Area (AMA). This change is significant because it establishes a financial mechanism to better manage and conserve water resources in the region, helping to ensure sustainable use in the face of ongoing water scarcity issues. The addition emphasizes the seriousness of groundwater management in this area, potentially leading to better protection of vital water supplies for future generations.
REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed groundwater withdrawal fee;
groundwater withdrawal fee;
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HBHOUSE BILL 2827 IntroducedAN byACT RepresentativesAMENDING Lopez:SECTIONS 45-611 AND 45-615.01, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Griffin, Martinez, Peña, Taylor AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 45-611 AND 45-615.01, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HBH.B. 2827 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
2827 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - HBH.B. 2827 C.
2827 C.
- 2 - HBH.B. 2827 Sec.
2827 Sec.
The report shall include an accounting for expenditures from the fund and how the monies were used to finance projects for the construction and rehabilitation of wells and related infrastructure for the withdrawal and efficient delivery of groundwater by qualified irrigation districts in the - 3 - HBH.B. 2827 Phoenix active management area, the Pinal active management area and the Harquahala irrigation non-expansion area.
2827 Phoenix active management area, the Pinal active management area and the Harquahala irrigation non-expansion area.
View plain text versions (2)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/23/2026) Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
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The bill extends the expiration date of the temporary groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects fund and modifies groundwater withdrawal fee provisions specific to the Pinal active management area.
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Section 45-611
no fee shall be levied in the Pinal active management area for this purpose during calendar years 2020 through 2026→ no fee shall be levied in the Pinal active management area for this purpose during calendar years 2020 through 2030This change extends the waiver of fees for Arizona water banking purposes in the Pinal active management area for an additional four years.
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Section 45-611
from and after December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2026→ from and after December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2030This change extends the period during which the director may levy a groundwater withdrawal fee for groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects in the Pinal active management area until 2030.
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Section 45-615.01
June 30, 2027→ June 30, 2032This change postpones the deadline for distributing unencumbered monies in the temporary groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects fund from 2027 to 2032.
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Section 45-615.01
December 31, 2027→ December 31, 2032This change extends the deadline for the distribution of unencumbered monies to contributors of the fund from 2027 to 2032.
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Laws 2019, Chapter 1, Section 8
March 31, 2028→ March 31, 2033This change delays the repeal of the temporary groundwater and irrigation efficiency projects fund by five years.
Action History
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- James Taylor · Cosponsor
- Michele Peña · Cosponsor
- Teresa Martinez · Cosponsor
- Gail Griffin · Cosponsor
- Chris Lopez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 23 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Chris Lopez Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- James Taylor Republican
- Michele Peña Republican
- Teresa Martinez Republican
- Gail Griffin Republican
Not signed on (88)
88 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 38% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Nay |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Nay |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2827?
- HB 2827 is sponsored by James Taylor (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Teresa Martinez (Republican), Gail Griffin (Republican), and Chris Lopez (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2827?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
- Where can I track HB 2827?
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