The bill SB1670 authorizes the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) and the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) to create public-private partnerships (P3s) for military rotary wing aviation flight and maintenance training. It mandates a collaborative development of requests for proposals (RFPs) and requires private sector entities to demonstrate their experience and capability to fulfill contract obligations. Notably, the bill prohibits the use of state funds for services to military personnel unless reimbursement agreements are established, and it includes oversight provisions from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Key changes from current law include the explicit authorization for ADOA and DEMA to enter into P3 contracts for military training, the requirement for private entities to prove their operational capacity without state funding, and the establishment of written agreements for reimbursement or cost recovery. The bill also exempts military aviation training P3s from certain state competition prohibitions under specific conditions and sets a repeal date for these authorizations on October 1, 2026, while preserving existing contractual rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2559, 41-2559.01, 41-2752
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-2559, 41-2559.01, 41-2752
House Engrossed Version: 41-2559
Chaptered Version: 41-2559