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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: NREW DP 5-2-0-3 |
HB 2943: state land oversight board; establishment
Sponsor: Representative Marshall, LD 7
Caucus & COW
Overview
Creates the State Land Oversight Board (Board) and prescribes its duties, membership, operation and jurisdiction.
History
The Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) was established in 1915 with the management and regulation of approximately nine million acres of State Trust lands, where all State Trust land, uses of it and its resources must compensate the 13 Trust Beneficiaries in what is the 'highest and best' use or bid for the State Trust land. Presently, the ASLD derives financial returns from State Trust land through sales, leasing and the authorization of permitted uses. These revenue-generating activities include commercial real estate, recreational access, agricultural cultivation, livestock grazing and the exploration or extraction of gas, oil, mineral and water resources. The State Land Commissioner (Commissioner) serves as the executive officer of the ASLD, is appointed by the Governor and has express duties to the SLD, State Trust land and State Trust. (A.R.S. §§ 37-102, 37-131, 37-281.02, 37-335 and 37 - 281) (ASLD).
Provisions
1. Establishes the Board that consists of five members. (Sec. 1)
2. Outlines the Board's member election process, term limits, meeting requirements and duties. (Sec. 1)
3. States the Board members are not eligible for compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for expenses. (Sec. 1)
4. Designates the ASLD provide a meeting space, administrative and other support to the Board. (Sec. 1)
5. Allows the Board to remove the Commissioner from office if:
a. the Board provides the Commissioner with a notice and an opportunity to be heard before a final vote on removal;
b. substantial evidence exists that the Commissioner be removed for cause; and
c. the removal of the commissioner. (Sec. 1)
6. Mandates the Board:
a. oversee the filing of alternative appeals and investigate allegations of violations of the Arizona Small Business Bill of Rights and other regulations;
b. review and ensure the Commissioner and ASLD meet statutory obligations; and
c. assess and verify all proposed notices of violations of the ASLD and any matters involving the Office of Administrative Hearing. (Sec. 1)
7. Allows a person to seek relief from the Board as an alternative appeal process for decisions made by the Commissioner or other specified violations. (Sec. 1)
8. Authorizes the Board to reward the same relief as the Governor's Regulatory Review Council or the Office of Administrative Hearings. (Sec. 1)
9. Includes the Board as a recipient, and reviewing entity, of the conceptual land use plan and five-year disposition plan. (Sec. 2)
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