AZ HCR2023

Concurrent resolution expressing Arizona Legislature's support for federal efforts to protect and restore tribal homelands under Department of the Interior leadership.

Acknowledges historical erosion of tribal land base, noting tribes controlled over 150 million acres before the General Allotment Act but only 90 million acres remain, with only 8 percent recovered since 1934.

Supports three Department of the Interior focus areas: streamlining the land-into-trust process, improving leasing and rights-of-way procedures, and protecting sacred sites and treaty rights.

Recognizes additional federal commitments from Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior to expand tribal co-stewardship in fire management, telecommunications rights-of-way, and land transfers to tribes.

Affirms Legislature's support for initiatives by Secretary Deb Haaland and Undersecretary Bryan Newland to empower tribal governments in managing Indian lands and fulfill federal treaty obligations.