SB1079 is a bill that amends existing Arizona state law to allow the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) to accept bids through electronic means during public auctions for the sale of state lands. The bill specifies that ASLD will not be liable for the failure of a person's electronic means or for the failure of ASLD's electronic means caused by unforeseeable events or forces of nature that prevent participation in the auction. Additionally, the bill prohibits appeals to the ASLD Board of Appeals based on electronic means failures for which ASLD is not responsible.

The bill also requires ASLD to adopt rules for the sale of state lands through electronic means, including ensuring internet access at auction locations, verifying bidders' financial capabilities before auctions, and establishing qualifications and procedures for legal bidding eligibility. ASLD must also prepare a written report of the sale and post it on their website. The bill allows ASLD to conduct online auctions only after these rules are adopted and makes technical and conforming changes to the law. The bill becomes effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-236, 37-237, 37-238, 37-215
Senate Engrossed Version: 37-236, 37-237, 37-238, 37-215
House Engrossed Version: 37-236, 37-237, 37-238, 37-215
Chaptered Version: 37-236, 37-237, 37-238, 37-215