If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by inserting a new concurrent memorial that urges the President of the United States and the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider relocating Arizona from its current EPA Region 9 to another region or to move the regional office to Arizona. This insertion emphasizes the need for the federal government to address the impacts of EPA Region 9 on Arizona and suggests specific strategies for achieving this goal.
The bill does not delete any existing language from current law but adds new provisions that articulate the Legislature's position on the matter. The memorial outlines preferred strategies for the relocation, including establishing a local satellite office in Phoenix and appointing a leader from within the relevant region to oversee operations affecting Arizona. Overall, the bill aims to enhance Arizona's representation and responsiveness within the EPA framework.