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AZ HB2954

AZ HB2954
State land advisory board; establishment.


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

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending title 37, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 37-111; amending section 37-132, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to the state land department.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a State Land Advisory Board within the State Land Department to assist the Commissioner in their fiduciary duty to maximize the value of state lands for trust beneficiaries, offering advice on selling, leasing, and enhancing the value of these lands. The board will consist of nine members: five appointed by the Governor, two by the President of the Senate, and two by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The department will provide administrative and technological support, meeting space, and necessary information to the board, which will meet at least quarterly to discuss department activities and provide recommendations to the Commissioner and potentially the legislature. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Commissioner serves as the primary asset manager and fiduciary of the state land trust.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House read second time (on 02/05/2026)

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