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It’s time! Urgent action required.
HB 2758 has been transmitted to the Senate having passed the House after three readings and a suspension of “rules”. This means that it will appear at some point soon on the agenda for the Senate to vote on. The pressure is on. Every day there is news about the lack of progress on the…
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HB 2758 PASSES THE HOUSE AFTER THREE READINGS AND SEVERAL ADMENDMENTS
After having failed and then three subsequent readings and various amendments later, HB 2758 allowing WAM to transfer and sell water from McMullen Valley did pass the House. The bill, with amendments passed 32 in favor and 24 nays and 4 abstentions. It passed pretty much along party lines with just a couple of Democrats…
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Tough Day for WAM and Stan Barnes. February 17, 20026
Gail Griffins bill HB2758 for the Transfer of water out of McMullen Valley, FAILED on the House floor today. It did not go over well for the water thirsty parties, but it is not over yet. House bill HB 2758 FAILED to pass the House floor today. The vote was 28 for and 29 against…
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WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW!
This legislation was passed without input from local Valley stakeholders, who are most affected. Our community was not consulted or involved in the decision, putting us at a disadvantage as we oppose transferring water from the Valley for outside profit. If you disagree with this transfer, please sign our petition to show our community’s stance.…
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WHAT DO WE WANT?
What we want is not complicated, but it may come with sacrifice. If we, as communities of McMullen Valley, could negotiate a solution where we can achieve sustainability then this could be a win for everyone involved. Here’s what that means. McMullen Valley is currently running a water deficit of 44,377 acre feet per year.…
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WHAT COULD THIS BILL MEAN TO McMULLEN VALLEY
If this bill passes here is what it could mean to McMullen Valley. This is a statement that Mr. Stan Barnes made during testimony in front of the House Natural Resources committee. “It flows to locals”. What does that even mean? Well, they think it means that the “locals” will benefit with an extended aquifer…
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what can you do?
Unfortunately, WAM does not need the approval of the residents of McMullen Valley. They only need the approval of our AZ State Legislature and they lean in support of the population centers of Central AZ and not rural AZ residents like us. WAM is a hungry hippo, chomping up water sources around the state for…
