aquifer management; conservation; priority

SB 1250 amends Arizona's water management law to update the director's authority regarding groundwater. It explicitly adds "conservation and priority" to the director's core duties, requiring them to develop plans for managing groundwater resources. The bill expands the director's ability to coordinate with agencies, collect data, and implement conservation measures for aquifers. It directly affects groundwater management practices across Arizona, including how water rights are planned and monitored. The changes focus on strengthening the state's framework for sustainable groundwater use without creating new programs or altering existing water rights.