ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

Senate: ATT DPA 10-0-0-0 | Third Read 25-2-3-0

House: NREW DP 9-0-0-1

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SB 1677: appropriation; salt cedar mitigation

Sponsor: Senator Dunn, LD 25

Caucus & COW

Overview

Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) for salt cedar mitigation along the Gila River and the confluence of the Gila River and the Colorado River.

History

In March 2024, DFFM conducted the Robbins Butte Pile Project to remove invasive species, like tamarisk or salt cedar, to decrease threats to wildlife and improve the habitat of the area. 

According to the University of Arizona, salt cedar or tamarisk is a small deciduous, dense, wispy, spreading, loosely-branched tree or shrub with needle-like leaves similar to cedar. It is on the Arizona Noxious Weed List as a Class C noxious weed, meaning it is widespread and may be recommended for active control.

Provisions

1.   Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2027 to DFFM for salt cedar mitigation along outlined portions of the Gila River and the Colorado River. (Sec. 1)

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