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AZ HB2913
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leo Biasiucci
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AI Summary
- Creates a new elected county land commissioner position in each Arizona county to manage state lands within their jurisdiction, with elections beginning in 2028
- Establishes a state land commission composed of all county land commissioners who will hire an executive director for the state land department and oversee rulemaking and litigation decisions
- Grants county land commissioners authority to determine lease issuance and renewal, rights-of-way, public auction decisions, land use conflicts, and best management practices for state lands in their county
- Sets annual salaries at $96,600 for county land commissioners in counties with 500,000+ population and $83,800 for smaller counties, funded by state general fund appropriations
- Requires county land commissioners to reside within their county and adds the position to the enumerated list of county officers under Arizona law
Legislative Description
County land commissioner; state lands
State Land Department
Last Action
House third reading FAILED voting: (22-30-7-0)
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/22/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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