Bill > HB2117

This bill makes several changes related to the state Natural Resource Conservation Board, primarily by transferring administrative responsibilities and adjusting funding for environmental education programs. Specifically, it amends existing laws to shift the administration of the environmental special plate fund from the state land department to the Natural Resource Conservation Board, meaning that donations from environmental license plates will now be managed by this board for environmental education programs. The bill also clarifies the membership criteria for the Natural Resource Conservation Board, ensuring that a certain number of members are elected supervisors from natural resource conservation districts and defining how geographic representation is determined. Additionally, it modifies the distribution of funds from the environmental special plate fund, allowing each natural resource conservation district with an education center to receive up to $10,000 annually for environmental education programs, an increase from the previous $5,000 limit. Finally, it includes a provision to allow current members of the Natural Resource Conservation Board to continue serving their terms.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83746