The resolution expresses strong support for the disposal of federally held lands by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and opposes the federal 30x30 initiative, which aims to conserve 30% of America's land and water resources by 2030. It highlights that the federal government is the largest landowner in the U.S., with a significant portion of this land located in Western states like Arizona, where 42% of the land is federally owned and unavailable for economic development. The resolution argues that federal ownership restricts the use of these lands for various purposes, negatively impacting local economies, school funding, and private property rights.
Furthermore, the resolution criticizes the federal government's management of public lands, claiming it has been inefficient and detrimental to both economic and ecological health. It advocates for state stewardship of public lands, asserting that local control would lead to better access, environmental management, and economic productivity. Ultimately, the resolution calls for legislative support to facilitate the disposal of unappropriated federal lands and to reject the 30x30 initiative, which is viewed as an overreach of federal power that could harm Arizonans.