Senate Bill 1672 proposes changes to the Military Affairs Commission in Arizona, altering its composition and expanding its responsibilities. The bill redefines the Commission's membership to include individuals with military, defense policy, and industry experience, and adds nonvoting advisory members from various Arizona organizations. It also mandates that the Commission recommend military-related projects for funding and submit a biannual report on military installations and defense-related business, including economic impacts and strategies for attracting new missions and businesses. The bill appropriates funds and staff to support these expanded duties and outlines state agency cooperation and procedures for property acquisition and fund disbursement.

The bill removes the previous requirement for sixteen members appointed by the governor and instead specifies new criteria for membership, focusing on retired military members, community military support organizations, and individuals with expertise in federal military and defense policy, as well as the national defense and aerospace industry. It increases confidentiality for certain commission information and appropriates $200,000 and two full-time employees to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, along with $100,000 to the Military Installation Fund. Existing commission members are allowed to serve until their terms expire, with new appointments adhering to the updated statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-261, 26-262, 26-263, 28-8461, 35-313, 35-190, 37-803, 41-2752, 28-8481
Senate Engrossed Version: 26-261, 26-262, 26-263, 28-8461, 35-313, 35-190, 37-803, 41-2752, 28-8481