The proposed bill would amend section 17-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which governs the composition and appointment of the game and fish commission. Currently, the commission consists of five members appointed by the governor, with restrictions on political party affiliation and residency. The bill introduces a new requirement that at least one member must be a cattleman or rancher, while maintaining the existing stipulations regarding political party representation and residency.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the governor's authority to remove a commission member. It replaces the phrase "and" with "a" in the context of the removal process, but does not change the overall procedure for removal, which still requires a public hearing and a detailed statement of charges to be filed with the secretary of state. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the representation of agricultural interests on the commission while preserving the existing framework for its governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-201