If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by inserting a new concurrent memorial that urges the Arizona State Mine Inspector and the Director of Environmental Quality to collaborate with federal agencies and the private sector to remediate abandoned hardrock mines under a federal pilot program. This insertion emphasizes the importance of addressing legacy mining sites in Arizona and aligns state efforts with federal initiatives established by the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act.
Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to relevant stakeholders, including the Mine Inspector, the Director of ADEQ, and each member of Congress from Arizona. This provision aims to ensure that key parties are informed and engaged in the remediation efforts. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance state-level support for federal remediation programs without altering existing statutes.