Phoenix — After signing SB1432 into law, Governor Hobbs released the following statement: 

"This bipartisan bill shows that when we put politics aside, we can come together to solve problems for everyday Arizonans. While it isn't perfect, I'm glad we were able to deliver relief for the residents of Rio Verde Foothills. Moving forward, I will keep working across the aisle to protect water for every Arizonan and ensure we continue our growth and make Arizona the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Representative Kolodin, Representative Terech, and Senator Wadsack also made the following statements on the bipartisan efforts to deliver support to the Rio Verde community:

Representative Kolodin: “The era of kicking the can down the road is over. Arizona's water issues are serious, but, today, we learned that they are also solvable. I look forward to that challenge."

Representative Terech:“Some things are bigger than party, and water is one of them. The fact that this bill is on the Governor's desk today is proof that not only is bipartisanship possible, it's achievable if we simply have the courage and political will to set our differences aside for meaningful change.”

Senator Wadsack: “Water is life, water is God-given and everyone has the right to access it. Access to water is the future of Arizona. Water has been an issue for years now, and this is just the beginning to real solutions.”

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