The resolution SCR1018 expresses the Arizona Legislature's support for the disposal of federally held unappropriated lands by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and opposes the federal 30x30 Initiative, which aims to conserve at least 30% of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030. The resolution highlights concerns that federal ownership of land restricts economic development and local control, particularly in Arizona, where a significant portion of land is federally owned. It argues that the BLM should be allowed to sell or exchange these lands to enhance economic productivity and public access.

The resolution also emphasizes the negative impacts of the 30x30 Initiative on local economies, property rights, and funding for schools, asserting that it represents an overreach of federal power. It calls for state stewardship of public lands, which is viewed as more efficient and beneficial for local communities. The resolution was amended to specify that the federally held lands in question are classified as proprietary interest class 4 lands, and it has no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund.