ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

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HB 2264: mining; mineral; museum; state history

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

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Overview

Instructs the University of Arizona (UA) to promote the importance of the Five C's in collaboration with the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum Advisory Council (Council).

History

The Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) investigates the state's geology and provides technical advice and assistance to state and local government agencies, industry and other members of the public concerning the geologic environment and the development and use of mineral resources in Arizona. AZGS was established in the University of Arizona (UA) and serves at the pleasure of the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). The State Geologist is required to administer the AZGS.

AZGS is required, under the operation, management and authority of UA, to: 1) map and describe the bedrock and related geologic materials and processes in Arizona; 2) provide objective, scientific information about the geologic character of Arizona; 3) prepare all data files of known areas of earth fissures and produce maps for the public; 4) operate and maintain a central repository and computerized database for work products created by AGS; 5) utilize the services and expertise of UA at the discretion of the State Geologist; 6) cooperate with government agencies; 7) provide quality mining data; 8) serve as a source of mining information; 9) cooperate with the Arizona Corporation Commission; and 10) keep an annually updated database relating to existing mines in Arizona for municipal and county planning purposes (A.R.S. §§ 27-102, 27-106).

Provisions

1.   Requires UA to promote, in coordination with the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum Advisory Council, the history of Arizona, including the importance of The Five C's. (Sec. 1)

2.   Defines The Five C's as copper, cattle, citrus, climate and cotton. (Sec. 1)

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