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AZ HB2427

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gail Griffin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Land Commissioner to implement all 51 recommendations from the Auditor General's July 2025 performance audit and sunset review within two years of the act's effective date.

  • Mandates quarterly meetings between the State Land Commissioner and Auditor General to report on implementation progress until all recommendations are completed.

  • Directs the Auditor General to maintain and update a recommendation checklist, with authority to enter premises, conduct investigations, and inspect State Land Department documents.

  • Requires the Auditor General to provide quarterly status updates to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee members, the Governor, and relevant Senate and House committee chairpersons.

  • If recommendations are not fully implemented within two years, the Auditor General must notify legislative leadership and the Governor and request a special Joint Legislative Audit Committee meeting to evaluate remedies; the section repeals after December 31, 2028.

Legislative Description

Land department; audit; recommendations; checklist

Auditor General

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Natural Resources2/26/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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