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AZ SB1081
Bill
Status
1/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Albert Melvin
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AI Summary
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Declares that emergency conditions exist in national forest areas of Arizona that have suffered severe wildfire damage due to excessive undergrowth and tree density, creating potential for catastrophic wildfires.
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Authorizes county boards of supervisors to take necessary actions including thinning trees, clearing undergrowth, and removing fire-damaged trees within designated emergency areas after consulting with state and federal foresters and holding public hearings.
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Allows boards of supervisors to contract with private contractors, licensees, and other agents to carry out forest management activities, with requirements to ensure competency and compliance with best management practices.
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Repeals Title 11, Chapter 3, Article 10 of Arizona Revised Statutes (specific statutory provisions not detailed in text).
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Declares the act an emergency measure operative immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.
Legislative Description
Declaration of emergency; county authority
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
1/26/2012