Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 R cosponsors

HB 2202 — subsequent AMA; previously nonirrigated land

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on April 15, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

14 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 2202 has added a reference to "subsequent AMA; previously nonirrigated land." This change clarifies that the bill will include specific provisions about areas that were previously not used for irrigation but are now being addressed in the legislation. It matters because it ensures that these previously nonirrigated lands are considered in the context of future land management, which could affect farming and water resource policies in those areas.

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House Engrossed subsequent AMA;
subsequent AMA;
previously nonirrigated land State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2202 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 45-452, 45-470, 45-472, 45-473 AND 45-512, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
previously nonirrigated land State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HB 2202 Introduced by Representative Griffin AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 45-452, 45-470, 45-472, 45-473 AND 45-512, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 2202 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - H.B.
2202 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - HB 2202 2.
- 1 - H.B.
2202 2.
- 2 - HB 2202 4.
- 2 - H.B.
2202 4.
This paragraph does not allow - 3 - HB 2202 irrigation of land which THAT could not have been legally irrigated under section 45-437.
This paragraph does not allow - 3 - H.B.
2202 irrigation of land which THAT could not have been legally irrigated under section 45-437.
- 4 - HB 2202 J.
- 4 - H.B.
2202 J.
- 5 - HB 2202 Sec.
- 5 - H.B.
2202 Sec.
- 6 - HB 2202 B.
- 6 - H.B.
2202 B.
- 7 - HB 2202 (b) Three acre-feet per year multiplied by the number of water duty acres in the farm in which the acre to which the right is appurtenant is located divided by the number of irrigation acres in the farm.
- 7 - H.B.
2202 (b) Three acre-feet per year multiplied by the number of water duty acres in the farm in which the acre to which the right is appurtenant is located divided by the number of irrigation acres in the farm.
The amount of groundwater conveyed pursuant to the right for a non-irrigation use, as determined in paragraph 1 of this subsection, may be withdrawn by the new owner of the right only from the land to which the right is appurtenant and used on that land or on any other land, subject - 8 - HB 2202 to section 45-473.01 and to the provisions of articles 8 and 8.1 of this chapter relating to transportation of groundwater, except that, if the groundwater was delivered by an irrigation district to the previous owner of the right, the irrigation district may continue to deliver groundwater to the new owner pursuant to the right.
The amount of groundwater conveyed pursuant to the right for a non-irrigation use, as determined in paragraph 1 of this subsection, may be withdrawn by the new owner of the right only from the land to which the right is appurtenant and used on that land or on any other land, subject - 8 - H.B.
2202 to section 45-473.01 and to the provisions of articles 8 and 8.1 of this chapter relating to transportation of groundwater, except that, if the groundwater was delivered by an irrigation district to the previous owner of the right, the irrigation district may continue to deliver groundwater to the new owner pursuant to the right.
- 9 - HB 2202 H.
- 9 - H.B.
2202 H.
If any portion of the amount of groundwater conveyed is withdrawn by the new owner and used on other land, no additional groundwater may be withdrawn for use on the land to which the right is appurtenant, except that, if the new owner is an industry, it may withdraw a portion of the amount of - 10 - HB 2202 groundwater conveyed for use on other land and withdraw the remainder of the amount of groundwater conveyed for municipal and industrial use on the land to which the right is appurtenant for purposes directly related to the industry's industrial operation.
If any portion of the amount of groundwater conveyed is withdrawn by the new owner and used on other land, no additional groundwater may be withdrawn for use on the land to which the right is appurtenant, except that, if the new owner is an industry, it may withdraw a portion of the amount of - 10 - H.B.
2202 groundwater conveyed for use on other land and withdraw the remainder of the amount of groundwater conveyed for municipal and industrial use on the land to which the right is appurtenant for purposes directly related to the industry's industrial operation.
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The bill amends various sections of Arizona law to modify the regulations surrounding groundwater rights and irrigation practices in active management areas.

  • 45-452

    and J → and K

    This change adds 'K' as a new exemption category for irrigated acreage in active management areas.

  • 45-452

    prior to → BEFORE

    This change alters the phrasing for clarity by standardizing the format used throughout the statute.

  • 45-452

    and J → and K

    This change adds 'K' as a new exemption category for certain land irrigation conditions.

  • 45-452

    prior to → BEFORE

    This standardizes the phrasing used in the law.

  • 45-452

    if the director finds that either of the following applies: → ON THE DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION OF IRRIGATION GRANDFATHERED RIGHTS, A PERSON MAY IRRIGATE LAND THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO IRRIGATION IF BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:

    This establishes new conditions for irrigating previously non-irrigated land in subsequent active management areas.

  • 45-452

    if the director finds that either of the following applies: → ON THE DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION OF IRRIGATION GRANDFATHERED RIGHTS, A PERSON MAY IRRIGATE LAND THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO IRRIGATION IF BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:

    This clarifies the process for determining eligibility for irrigation rights on previously non-irrigated land.

  • 45-452

    not greater than ten acres. → with groundwater, effluent, diffused water on the surface or surface water up to a total of ten acres of land

    This specifies the type of water that can be used for irrigation purposes by correctional facilities.

  • 45-470

    None

    Adds a provision to manage groundwater withdrawal permits more effectively.

  • 45-512

    None

    Amends standards for managing water rights related to groundwater and surface water.

Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. DP

  7. Senate Second Reading

  8. Senate First Reading

  9. Transmit to Senate

  10. PASSED

  11. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  12. DP

  13. House Second Reading

  14. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 41 voted No

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

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Votes

Passed

Passed 16 Yea · 14 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01300
Republican 16100
Total 161400
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Kiana Sears Democrat Nay
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Nay
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 32 Yea · 27 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02700
Republican 32001
Total 322701
% of votes cast 53%45%0%2%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
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 Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2202?
HB 2202 is sponsored by Gail Griffin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2202?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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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