The proposed bill would amend current statutes by mandating the Auditor General to conduct a special audit of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD). This audit would specifically examine various aspects of state trust lands, including vacancies on lands with a slope of less than fifteen percent, commissioner-initiated land sales in populous counties that received only one bid, and solar leases and sales that also received a single bid. The audit would require an analysis of applications or letters of interest for the land parcels, reasons for any denials, and evaluations of appraised values for sold or leased lands.

Additionally, the bill would require the audit to assess the reclamation requirements imposed by the ASLD for solar leases or sales, ensuring that lands are restored to their previous conditions after the conclusion of solar projects. These insertions aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of state lands, addressing concerns related to land use and sales processes. The current law remains unchanged, while the new provisions would be added to the existing framework.