Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is unknown because the governor vetoed the bill; it only becomes law if lawmakers override that veto.
HB2985: Rules for Allocating State Land Water
This bill requires the Arizona State Land Department to start a public process within 120 days of the law taking effect to create rules for sharing Central Arizona Project water with state trust land that might be sold or leased.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the state land department to start a public stakeholder meeting process.
- Sets a deadline of 120 days after the law takes effect to begin this work.
- Directs officials to create rules for allocating Central Arizona Project water currently assigned to the state land department since January 10, 1983.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Arizona State Land Department
- Parcels of state trust land that may be sold or leased
Limits and Unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill on April 13, 2026.
- It is unknown if lawmakers will override the veto to make it law.
- The text does not list specific details about how the water allocation procedure must work.