The proposed bill would amend current Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 3-710, by adding a provision that explicitly prohibits the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) from adopting rules that require or prescribe minimum housing size standards for egg-laying hens. This insertion aims to limit the regulatory authority of the AZDA regarding the housing conditions for these hens, which is a significant change from the existing framework that allows for such regulations.

Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to the language of the statute, including a shift from "the enforcement of" to "enforcing" in the context of the duties of the supervisor and inspectors. It also removes a clause that previously limited the applicability of certain provisions regarding the establishment of an egg promotion program and the collection of fees. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory process while restricting the AZDA's ability to impose housing standards for egg-laying hens.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2402
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-710