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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
continuation; state fair board
Purpose
Continues the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board (Board) for eight years.
Background
The Board is
established to: 1) have exclusive custody and direction of all state fair
property, construct and maintain necessary improvements and assist in raising
funds; 2) direct and conduct state fairs, exhibits, contests and entertainments
for the purposes of promoting and advancing the pursuits and interests of the
several counties and of Arizona, and of producing sufficient revenue to defray
the expenses incurred by the Board in conducting such events;
3) charge entrance fees and gate money, and
temporarily lease stalls, stands, booths and sites for the purpose of defraying
the expenses incurred; 4) employ an executive director, coliseum manager and
comptroller; 5) when necessary in connection with business of the Board,
appoint fair or ground marshals with the authority of peace officers; 6) have
the power to promote, co-promote or lease the state fairgrounds for such
events, exhibitions, entertainments or other purposes it deems proper; and 7)
have power to accept donations of money or other property from any source,
expend them in accordance with directions of the donor and adopt necessary
rules (A.R.S. § 3-1003).
The Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference held a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 and recommended that the board be continued with revisions (COR Report). The Board terminates on July 1, 2025, unless continued by the Legislature (A.R.S. § 41-3025.03).
Provisions
1. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2025, the Board until July 1, 2033.
2. Repeals the Board on January 1, 2034.
3. Contains a purpose statement.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date, with a retroactive provision as noted.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 14, 2025
SB/SN/slp