The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current Arizona statutes by adding a new section that prohibits the state, its agencies, political subdivisions, and employees from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with specific federal actions and programs. These include programs under the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, energy efficiency standards from the Energy Independence and Security Act, and the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Incidental Take Permit programs under the Endangered Species Act. The bill also clarifies that compliance with court orders is not prohibited and specifies that violations could result in civil penalties or misdemeanor charges for state employees.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that prevent any agency or political subdivision from receiving grant money if they adopt rules or take actions that violate the outlined prohibitions. It includes a statement of legislative findings emphasizing the intent to protect Arizona employees from federal directives that may conflict with their oaths of office and rights under the Tenth Amendment. The legislation is designated as the "Natural Resources Anticommandeering Act" and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain effective.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-273
House Engrossed Version: 1-273