Arizona Water Security Act (HB 2891)

Would create a state water bank authority with the power to purchase, lease, and manage water rights for long-term storage. Establishes a $500 million revolving fund for water infrastructure projects and authorizes pilot desalination programs.

Why this matters

This state-level bill would give Arizona new tools to manage water scarcity, including the ability to acquire and bank water rights — directly affecting how Mesa and other CAP cities secure future water supplies.