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Arizona Land Use Rules for Hydropower Development

This new law clarifies land use in Arizona, reserving specific areas for the development, generation, and transmission of electrical power from the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. This means these lands will be dedicated to energy production, potentially impacting regional power supply stability. The act also defines responsibilities for oversight and maintenance of these facilities.
Key points
Lands in Arizona, near the Salt River, are exclusively reserved for electrical power generation and transmission purposes.
These lands are permanently withdrawn from public entry, mining, and other forms of public use.
Construction and maintenance of power facilities on these lands will be overseen by the Secretary of the Interior, with a focus on environmental compliance.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-11-07
For 384
Against 1
Abstain 0
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Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1607
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
Voting date: 2023-11-07
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 599
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1607.

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 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lands in Arizona, near the Salt River, are exclusively reserved for electrical power generation and transmission purposes.
  • These lands are permanently withdrawn from public entry, mining, and other forms of public use.
  • Construction and maintenance of power facilities on these lands will be overseen by the Secretary of the Interior, with a focus on environmental compliance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-162.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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