This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes governing the military affairs commission in Arizona. It modifies the composition of the commission by replacing the existing member categories with new requirements, including four members with military experience in specific roles, five members from recognized military support organizations, and additional members with expertise in military and defense policy. The bill also introduces new nonvoting advisory members, such as representatives from the Arizona Commanders Summit and the Arizona Commerce Authority, while removing previous member categories related to private property interests.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a military affairs commission fund to support the commission's activities, ensuring that the fund is continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing provisions. It mandates the commission to submit a detailed report every two years on military installations and defense-related businesses, including economic impacts and strategies for attracting new military missions. The bill also clarifies the process for acquiring property and disbursing funds for military installation preservation, while maintaining confidentiality regarding proprietary strategies related to military unit relocations. Existing members of the commission will continue to serve until their terms expire, with future appointments made according to the new statutory requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-261, 26-262, 26-264, 28-8461, 35-313, 35-190, 37-803, 41-2752, 28-8481