The proposed bill would update current statutes by extending the Arizona State Land Department's (ASLD) operational timeline, retroactively setting its termination date to July 1, 2030. It introduces the ASLD Temporary Oversight Committee, which will oversee the department's compliance with new operational requirements, including the establishment of licensing time frames and the maintenance of a public list of license applications. The bill also modifies lease renewal processes, allowing for automatic extensions if the ASLD does not act within a specified timeframe and mandates reimbursement for improvements made by holdover tenants.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes by removing outdated provisions and clarifying the responsibilities of the ASLD, including the requirement to prepare electronic legal descriptions and maps of military installations. It establishes new rules for processing applications and introduces penalties for non-compliance. The Oversight Committee will have specific reporting obligations and will be dissolved after December 31, 2027. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and collaboration in land management practices while ensuring that the new provisions apply retroactively from July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-102, 41-1001, 41-1002, 41-3026.05, 41-3030.19, 28-8461, 9-500.28, 9-500.50, 11-818.01, 41-1077, 26-262, 41-1092, 41-1011, 41-1026, 41-1005, 41-1052, 41-1053, 41-1044, 41-1027