This bill proposes to amend existing statutes regarding the sale of state land in Arizona by introducing new prohibitions and definitions. Specifically, it would insert a provision that prohibits the conveyance of land to a "foreign entity that is hostile to the United States," which is defined as any country identified by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence as posing a national security risk in the most recent annual threat assessments. This new language would be added to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically in title 33, chapter 4, article 4, by adding section 33-459 and amending sections 37-231 and 37-240.

Additionally, the bill would remove the legislature's ability to approve such conveyances and redefine the term "foreign entity that is hostile to the United States," while also clarifying that sales of state lands may not be made to such entities. The current statute allowing sales to individuals over eighteen would remain unchanged, except for the new prohibition. The bill aims to enhance state security by restricting land transactions with foreign entities deemed a threat.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-459, 37-231, 37-240, 27-271
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-459, 37-231, 37-240, 27-271