The bill HB2429 seeks to continue the Governor's Office on Tribal Relations (GOTR) for an additional eight years, retroactively effective from July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2032. It also includes a provision for the office's termination on January 1, 2033. The bill repeals the existing section 41-3024.23 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and introduces a new section 41-3032.01, which outlines the purpose of the GOTR to assist and support tribal nations and enhance government-to-government relations among the 22 tribal nations in Arizona.

In summary, the key changes from current law include the extension of the GOTR's existence for eight more years, the repeal of the previous statutory language, and the establishment of a new purpose statement for the office. The bill also specifies that the new provisions will apply retroactively from July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.23, 41-3028.04
House Engrossed Version: 41-3024.23, 41-3032.01