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The Groundwater Fees Bill
New groundwater fees proposed for Pinal active management area
Groundwater withdrawal fee; Pinal AMA.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would create fees for people using groundwater in Pinal, which could raise costs for farmers and others who rely on water.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, people who use groundwater might have to pay more money. This could make it harder for farmers and others who need water for their work. Now is the time to speak up about how this could affect you.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill proposes a fee of up to $5 per acre-foot of groundwater used.
- The fees would be used for water supply projects and monitoring.
- Certain small-scale farmers may be exempt from these fees.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Lydia Hernandez (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Anastasia Travers (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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