AZ SCM1014

Urges Congress to prohibit federal agencies from recommending and identifying Arizona's public lands as wilderness areas without express congressional consent.

States that administratively recommended wilderness areas circumvent congressional intent, lack full National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses, and restrict public access, recreation, and wildlife management activities.

Argues that Arizona Game and Fish Department's ability to manage wildlife, conduct fire management, and recover threatened and endangered species is being restricted by de facto wilderness designations that were not originally designated by Congress.

Contends that administratively recommended wilderness areas lack transparency and clarity compared to congressionally designated wilderness, which provides clearer management guidance and specific wildlife management exemptions.

Directs Arizona's Secretary of State to transmit copies of this memorial to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and all Arizona members of Congress.