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AZ HB2150
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
- Extends the Arizona State Land Department's termination date to July 1, 2030, with related statutes repealed January 1, 2031
- Requires the State Land Commissioner to implement all 51 recommendations from the Auditor General's July 2025 performance audit within two years, with quarterly progress meetings and a checklist maintained by the Auditor General
- Allows renewal of mineral and mineral materials leases without public auction if the lessee is in compliance and renewal serves the state land trust's best interest, with royalty rates adjusted using market-based indexing
- Mandates completion of five-year disposition plans for each county and conceptual land use plans within two years, with approved plans superseding conflicting county or municipal zoning
- Restricts lease holdover provisions to 90 days maximum, with automatic three-year renewal if the department fails to act on a renewal application within that period, and requires six months' notice before lease expiration with proposed terms and justification
Legislative Description
Continuation; state land department
State Land Department
Last Action
Senate read second time
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/4/2026
Natural Resources3/3/2026
Rules1/13/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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