The proposed bill would amend section 17-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to require that at least one member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission be a cattleman or rancher. This addition is a significant change to the current statute, which does not specify any such requirement for the composition of the Commission. The existing language regarding the appointment of members, their political party affiliation, and residency restrictions would remain unchanged, but the new requirement would ensure representation from the cattle industry.

Additionally, the bill includes technical and conforming changes to the existing statutes, although specific details of these changes are not outlined in the provided text. The overall effect of the bill, if enacted, would be to enhance the diversity of expertise on the Commission by mandating the inclusion of a member with a background in cattle ranching, thereby potentially influencing wildlife management policies to consider agricultural perspectives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-201
House Engrossed Version: 17-201