The proposed bill would update current Arizona statutes by introducing new provisions and modifying existing ones related to environmental management and funding. Specifically, it would allow the Arizona State Land Commissioner to contract with a qualified third-party reviewer for applications that are not acted upon within 60 working days, effectively deeming those applications approved if no action is taken. Additionally, the bill increases the threshold for the Game and Fish Publications Revolving Fund from eighty thousand dollars to $250,000, ensuring that excess funds revert to the game and fish fund only when they exceed this new limit. Moreover, the bill establishes the Colorado River Litigation Fund to support legal actions concerning Colorado River water rights and modifies the Fire Incident Management Fund by raising the maximum administrative allocation from $200,000 to $450,000. It also introduces new auditing requirements for grant funds, allows for the reapplication of reverted grant monies, and includes provisions for adjusting fees and appropriations for various environmental and agricultural departments. These updates aim to streamline processes and enhance funding mechanisms for effective environmental and emergency management in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-269, 37-132, 37-527, 37-1311, 45-119, 17-231, 35-190, 37-202, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 37-107, 9-461.06, 11-805, 37-312, 35-313, 12-820.01, 37-1306, 30-901, 40-1301