SB1638, as passed by the House of Representatives, is a strike-everything amendment that shifts the focus of the bill from removing transient occupants from residential property to addressing potential threats to Arizona in the event of a Pacific conflict. The bill requires the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) to identify threats, complete a comprehensive risk assessment for critical infrastructure, telecommunications, military installations, supply chains, cybersecurity, and public health and safety. DEMA must also provide mitigation strategies to limit risks to the state's infrastructure and security. Additionally, DEMA is to conduct annual briefings for the Governor and Legislature and is exempt from certain public meeting and records laws for this purpose. The bill sets a repeal date for these requirements on December 31, 2028, and is known as the "Pacific Conflict Stress Test Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-1173.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-1173.02