This bill proposes to amend the current statutes governing the Arizona Space Commission by reducing the number of board members from seven to six and designating the lieutenant governor as the chairperson. Additionally, it introduces a provision that allows the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives to serve as nonvoting advisory members, not counted for quorum purposes. The bill also restructures the responsibilities of the board, renumbering existing duties and emphasizing the promotion of workforce training in emerging technologies related to space exploration.

Furthermore, the bill includes a transitional provision allowing current board members to complete their terms despite the changes, and it establishes that all future appointments will follow the new statutory guidelines. The act is set to take effect after December 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1551.01