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AZ HB2943

AZ HB2943
State land oversight board; establishment


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending title 37, chapter 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 2.2; amending section 37-331.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to state lands.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new State Land Oversight Board, composed of five members elected by the public starting in 2028, to oversee state land management. The board will have the power to remove the Commissioner of State Lands for cause, subject to specific conditions and a hearing, and will review and affirm key decisions made by the Commissioner and the Department of State Lands, including determinations of the highest and best use of state lands, proposed rulemaking, substantive policy statements, and enforcement actions. Additionally, the board will oversee alternative appeal processes for individuals seeking relief from decisions or alleging violations of the Arizona Small Business Bill of Rights, and will review conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans submitted by the Commissioner to ensure they align with state land trust interests.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/17/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85059
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2943h.htm
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/16/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537626
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/11/2026 Natural Resources, Energy & Water https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536964
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2943p.htm
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