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Arizona Water: Tribal Water Rights for Lease and Exchange

This new law allows Arizona Tribes to lease or exchange their water rights, aiming to combat the ongoing drought. This means water previously only available on their lands can now be used by other users in the state. It opens new avenues for water resource management in the region, but does not alter the Tribes' permanent water rights.
Key points
Arizona Tribes are authorized to lease or exchange their decreed water rights to help address water shortages in the state.
These agreements require approval from the Secretary of the Interior and cannot permanently alienate the Tribes' water rights.
Water from these agreements can be used off-reservation, but only in specific Arizona counties, excluding Navajo, Apache, and Cochise.
The act aims to create a long-term water supply for Arizona while protecting the Tribes' rights to their resources.
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Print number: 117_HR_9633
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Arizona Tribes Water Marketing Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9633.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Arizona Tribes are authorized to lease or exchange their decreed water rights to help address water shortages in the state.
  • These agreements require approval from the Secretary of the Interior and cannot permanently alienate the Tribes' water rights.
  • Water from these agreements can be used off-reservation, but only in specific Arizona counties, excluding Navajo, Apache, and Cochise.
  • The act aims to create a long-term water supply for Arizona while protecting the Tribes' rights to their resources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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