If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by adding a new section that urges the United States Congress to enact legislation divesting the United States and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) electric system. This insertion emphasizes the need for Congress to provide funding for a necessary system study and improvements to ensure reliable, affordable, and safe power for SCIP customers.
Additionally, the bill would direct the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to key congressional leaders, including the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from Arizona. This action aims to formally communicate the Legislature's position and request regarding the SCIP divestiture and associated funding needs.