Lawmakers prepare for Colorado River water fight with unanimous vote boosting legal fund

By: Caitlin Sievers

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 894

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Arizona is working to build up its legal fund ahead of a possible fight for the state’s fair share of Colorado River water.

On Monday, the Arizona House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass House Bill 2116 and put another $1 million in the state’s Colorado River Litigation Fund.

The proposal was sponsored by Hereford Republican Rep. Gail Griffin, who chairs the House’s Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee.

“Arizona does …

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