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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending sections 11-401, 11-404 and 11-419, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 11, chapter 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding ARTICLE 8; amending sections 37-101 and 37-131, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to state lands.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the position of County Land Commissioner, making them responsible for managing state lands within their respective counties, including decisions on leases, rights-of-way, public auctions, and resolving land use conflicts, with the goal of determining the highest and best use for the state land trust. The bill also outlines the duties and compensation for these commissioners, who will be elected county officers, and specifies that their salaries will be appropriated from the state general fund. Additionally, it redefines the "commissioner" in state land definitions to refer to the Executive Director of the Department, while creating a new "county land commissioner" role and establishing a State Land Commission composed of these county commissioners who will oversee the department's executive director and make key policy decisions regarding state lands.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Leo Biasiucci (R)*,
Pamela Carter (R),
Lupe Diaz (R),
John Gillette (R),
Chris Lopez (R),
David Marshall Sr. (R),
Teresa Martinez (R),
Michael Way (R),
Justin Wilmeth (R),
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84813 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/16/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537620 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/11/2026 Natural Resources, Energy & Water | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536963 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2913p.htm |
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