The proposed bill would update current statutes by mandating the State Land Commissioner to implement all 51 recommendations from the Auditor General's July 2025 performance audit and sunset review of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) within two years of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the Commissioner would be required to meet with the Auditor General quarterly to report on the progress of these implementations. The Auditor General would maintain a checklist of the recommendations and could conduct investigations or inspections to ensure compliance.
Furthermore, if the ASLD fails to implement the recommendations within the specified timeframe, the Auditor General must notify key stakeholders, including members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Governor, and request a special meeting to discuss potential remedies. The bill also includes a provision for its repeal on December 31, 2028, and contains a legislative findings clause emphasizing its necessity for the state land trust and its beneficiaries.