Arizona SB1514: groundwater permits; technical correction

What the bill says

An act amending section 45-516, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to waters.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

AN ACT amending section 45-516, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to waters. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 45-516, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to conditions for issuance; duration of permit A. The director may issue a permit to a non-irrigation user to withdraw poor quality groundwater if he the director determines that the groundwater to be withdrawn because of its quality has no other beneficial use at the present time and that the withdrawal of such groundwater is consistent with the management plan. B. A permit issued pursuant to this section may be issued for a period of up to thirty-five years, subject to subsection C. The director shall determine the duration of the permit on the basis of the estimated life of the source of poor quality groundwater. C. The director shall monitor withdrawals of groundwater pursuant to the poor quality groundwater withdrawal permit and shall terminate the permit if the conditions specified in subsection A no longer apply. END_STATUTE

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Sponsors

• Timothy Dunn (R, HD-025) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2026: Assigned to Rules
2. January 28, 2026: Introduced and first read

Common questions

What is SB1514?

SB1514 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): groundwater permits; technical correction.

What does SB1514 do?

In its own words: An act amending section 45-516, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to waters.

What is the status of SB1514?

In committee as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (June 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1514?

Timothy Dunn (R, HD-025).

Where is the official record for SB1514?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85117/?SessionId=130