water resources; technical correction

HB 2377 is a technical correction bill that clarifies Arizona's water management authority. It amends Section 45-103 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to explicitly state that the Arizona Department of Water Resources, through its director, now assumes the responsibilities of the Arizona Water Commission and State Water Engineer for overseeing surface water, groundwater, dams, and reservoirs. The bill specifies that the director has general control over water appropriation and distribution for surface water and groundwater, except for water reserved by court-ordered special officers. This change only updates legal language without altering current water management practices or creating new requirements.