Gov. Hobbs Signs 'Consequential' Water Rights Bill

Hobbs signs law aimed at saving water by turning farms into homes

PHOENIX — Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers who must limit future

Hobbs signs water bill that aims to benefit both farmers and builders

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill that will allow homebuilders to draw on groundwater now used by farmers.

Hobbs signs ‘Ag-to-Urban’ bill, paves way for new water management in Arizona

Key Points: New law expected to conserve groundwater Could spur homebuilding in Phoenix, Pinal County Despite bipartisan support, some foes raise concerns Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers was signed into law on June 30 by Gov. Katie Hobbs. The Democrat said the legislation will preserve the state’s limited supply of …

Pinal officials applaud signing of 'ag-to-urban' bill

PHOENIX — Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers who must limit future pumping was signed into law Monday by Arizona Gov. Katie…

Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas

Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater

Gov. Hobbs signs 'consequential' water rights bill

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Monday she has signed legislation intended to help convert farmland into new housing developments.