The proposed bill would amend the current statutes governing the Arizona Space Commission by reducing the number of gubernatorially appointed Board members from seven to six. It would also require the Lieutenant Governor to serve as a Board member and chairperson, replacing the current practice of electing a chairperson from among the Board members. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives will serve as nonvoting advisory members on the Board, who will not be counted for quorum purposes.

Furthermore, the bill grandfathers in current Board members, allowing them to continue serving until their terms expire, while all future appointments will adhere to the new statutory requirements. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and the bill includes conforming changes to ensure consistency with the updated structure. Overall, these modifications aim to streamline the governance of the Arizona Space Commission and clarify the roles of its members.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1551.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1551.01