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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
Senate: MABS DP 5-1-1-0 | Third Read 24-3-3-0-0 |
SB 1620: Arizona space commission; board; membership
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19
Committee on Science & Technology
Overview
Makes changes to the Arizona Space Commission (ASC) Board of Directors (Board).
History
The ASC was created in 1991 to serve as Arizona's coordinator of all space-related commercial and technological partnerships and provide expertise to government entities on the development of the space-related industry in Arizona. In 2001, ASC was continued for 10 years but terminated on July 1, 2011 (Laws 2001, Chapter 29).
In 2024, the ASC was reestablished in the Fifty-sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session. The ASC is required to develop strategic plans to promote and expand space aeronautics. ASC must submit the strategic plan to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives on every even numbered year (A.R.S. § 41- 1551.01).
Provisions
1. Decreases, from seven to six, the ASC Board members appointed by the Governor. (Sec.1)
2. Adds the Lieutenant Governor to the ASC Board membership and designates that member as the chairperson. (Sec. 1)
3. Requires the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve as nonvoting members of the ASC Board and does not count towards a quorum. (Sec.1)
4. Clarifies that all current ASC Board members may continue to serve until the expiration of their regular term. (Sec. 2)
5. Makes the legislation effective January 1, 2027. (Sec. 3)
6. Makes conforming changes. (Sec.1)
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Initials TM SB 1620
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