This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 37-111, which would suspend the use of solar scores or similar evaluators by the state land department. Specifically, it prohibits the commissioner from utilizing these solar scores in decision-making processes. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of two resource scoring maps—a mining resource scoring map and a housing resource scoring map—within two years of the section's effective date, taking into account known resources and development considerations.

Furthermore, the bill requires the department to collaborate with stakeholders, allowing input only from the relevant industry during the update of these resource scoring maps. The commissioner is also instructed to consider these maps when formulating conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans. Upon the adoption of any new resource scoring map, the commissioner must submit the updated maps to key state officials, including the governor and legislative leaders, and provide a copy to the secretary of state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-111