The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the sale of state land in Arizona by explicitly prohibiting the conveyance of land to any foreign entity identified as hostile to the United States. This new provision would be added as section 33-459, which defines a "foreign entity that is hostile to the United States" based on criteria established by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence in recent threat assessments. Additionally, the bill would modify existing statutes, specifically sections 37-231 and 37-240, to include this prohibition and clarify that sales of state lands cannot be made to such foreign entities.

Current law allows individuals over 18 years of age to purchase state land, but the bill would insert a specific exception for sales to foreign entities deemed hostile. It would also remove the legislature's ability to approve such conveyances and redefine the term "foreign entity that is hostile to the United States," ensuring that the criteria for this classification are consistent with federal assessments. Overall, the bill aims to enhance state security by restricting land transactions with entities that pose a national security risk.

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