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This Concurrent Resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's support for updating the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a federal law enacted in 1973 to protect species at risk of extinction. The resolution argues that the ESA, which has not been significantly updated since the late 1980s, has been largely unsuccessful in recovering listed species, with only a small percentage delisted. It highlights that much of the critical habitat for these species is on non-federal lands, making private and state stewardship crucial, and points out negative impacts on Arizona communities, including economic burdens and restrictions on resource management. The resolution advocates for an updated ESA that incentivizes landowner participation without fear of penalties, bases implementation on sound science and local considerations, and aims to protect and recover Arizona's threatened and endangered species while fostering a vibrant economy and ensuring sustainable natural resources for the future.