appropriation; Colorado River Compact; defense

HB 2103 appropriates $1 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Water Resources. The funds are specifically designated to defend, protect, and enforce Arizona's water allocation under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. This bill directly affects Arizona's state water management efforts by providing dedicated funding for legal and administrative actions related to Colorado River water rights. The measure focuses on safeguarding the state's existing water entitlements rather than altering water distribution policies.