This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the sale of state lands by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD). Under the current law, the ASLD can initiate the sale of state lands upon receiving an application or on the commissioner's own initiative, provided that such sales are not prohibited by law. The bill introduces a new requirement that rules adopted by the ASLD must establish a specific procedure and criteria for the commissioner to follow when determining whether to initiate the sale of state lands.

The proposed changes include the insertion of a new subsection (D) that mandates the establishment of these procedures and criteria, thereby enhancing the transparency and accountability of the commissioner's decision-making process. The existing language regarding the initiation of sales remains unchanged, but the addition of this requirement aims to provide clearer guidelines for the ASLD's operations in relation to state land sales.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-233
House Engrossed Version: 37-233