SB1065 is a bill that proposes the continuation of the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) for eight years, retroactive to July 1, 2024. The ACRPC, established in 1984, is funded by fees from Arizona cotton producers and federal grants, and does not receive state general funds. It is responsible for funding research and eradication programs for cotton pests like the boll weevil. The bill also includes a provision to repeal the ACRPC on January 1, 2033.

The bill repeals the current statute (A.R.S. § 41-3024.07) and adds a new section (41-3032.07) to continue the ACRPC until July 1, 2032. It states the legislative intent to support cotton research, pest eradication programs, and abatement procedures. The bill's provisions are set to become effective retroactively from July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.07, 41-3032.07
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3024.07, 41-3032.07
Chaptered Version: 41-3024.07, 41-3032.07