SB1224 Summary

• Increases annual deposit to the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 from state lottery revenues, effective each fiscal year.

• Modifies the state lottery fund distribution hierarchy to prioritize the state parks heritage fund deposit alongside the game and fish commission heritage fund, with a minimum general fund threshold of $84,150,000 before deposits are authorized.

• Establishes the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund consisting of lottery deposits, interest earnings, legislative appropriations, grants, and donations, with funds continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing provisions.

• Exempts the Arizona State Parks Board from rulemaking requirements under title 41, chapter 6 for one year following the effective date of the act.