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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
mining; mineral; museum; state history
Purpose
Requires the University of Arizona (U of A), in coordination with the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Education Museum Advisory Council (Council), to promote the history of Arizona and the importance of the Five C's.
Background
In coordination with the Council, the U of A must operate and maintain a Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Education Museum (Museum) as the state depository for collecting, cataloging and displaying mining, mineral and natural resources artifacts and specimens. In connection with the Museum, the U of A may promote the recognition and celebration of the historical, cultural, economic and social contributions to Arizona made by the mining, mineral and natural resources industries in Arizona, including the livestock and agricultural industries, operate educational programming for the Museum and complete other statutorily outlined duties (A.R.S. § 27-106).
The Council consists of 13 members that provide advice to the U of A regarding the Museum and assist in promoting the Museum's mission, in addition to other statutorily outlined duties. The U of A must accept the recommendations of the Council if the State Geologist finds them to be practicable and in the best interest of the Museum (A.R.S. § 27-111).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires the U of A, in coordination with the Council, to promote the history of Arizona, including the importance of the Five C's.
2. Requires the Council, when providing advice to the U of A regarding the Museum and assisting in promoting the mission of the Museum, to include the importance of promoting the history of Arizona and the Five C's.
3. Defines Five C's as copper, cattle, citrus, climate and cotton.
4. Makes technical changes.
5. Becomes effective date on the general effective date.
House Action
NREW 2/17/26 DP 9-0-0-1
3rd Read 3/2/26 53-3-3
Prepared by Senate Research
March 13, 2026
SB/SF/ci