This bill proposes to amend Title 1, chapter 2, article 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 1-273, which would establish restrictions on state and local government involvement with certain federal programs. Specifically, it would prohibit the state, its agencies, political subdivisions, and their employees from using personnel or financial resources to enforce or cooperate with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and its incidental take permit program, with the exception of the livestock loss program administered by the Arizona livestock loss board.

The current law remains unchanged, but the bill introduces new language that explicitly delineates these prohibitions, thereby reinforcing state sovereignty over wildlife management and limiting federal influence in these areas. The bill aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of state entities in relation to federal environmental regulations, particularly concerning endangered species.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-273