HB 2571 Summary

• Authorizes the Department of Administration to sell the Arizona Highways Magazine to a private entity that meets specified requirements, including being Arizona-based, existing for at least 5 years, and having experience printing magazines of at least 10,000 copies monthly.

• Requires the Department of Administration to solicit bids and enter into an agreement with the private buyer that protects the magazine's format, integrity, and role in promoting Arizona tourism and business.

• Mandates that all full-time magazine employees be offered employment with the private entity or alternative state positions, and requires the private entity to pay an annual fee to the Department of Administration.

• Requires the private entity to publish the magazine monthly or ownership reverts to the Department of Administration, and gives the state the first right to repurchase if the private owner wants to sell.

• Establishes an Arizona Highways Magazine Advisory Committee consisting of the Transportation Director, Office of Tourism Director, and three appointed members (from Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor) to meet twice annually with the private magazine owner; this committee provision expires December 31, 2035.