State Land Department Government Affairs

Government Affairs

The purpose of the Arizona State Land Department's government affairs web pages is to provide the most current information concerning Federal and State legislation impacting the department.

Access important information regarding the status of state and federal legislation impacting the Department and how to contact state and federal elected officials.

The 49th Legislature, 1st Regular Session adjourned Sine Die, 7:31am July 1. The General Effective Date is September 30, 2009. The 49th Legislature, 3rd Special Session adjourned Sine Die, 1:43pm August 25, 2009. The General Effective Date is November 24, 2009.

Information About New State Land Department Funding Mechanism

The Arizona 49th Legislature passed HB 2014 in its 3rd Special Session which allows the Department, as the Trustee for all State Trust lands, to fund its management of State Trust land off of a percentage of revenue derived from the permanent disposition of State Trust land or assets. Now Arizona is similar to most other states with Trust land, including New Mexico who shares our enabling act, who retain a small portion of the Trust's revenue for operating expenses. This measure was signed by the Governor on August 21, 2009.

During the 2nd Regular Session, the Arizona 49th Legislature passed SB 1195 which allows the Department to retain the administrative fees it collects. Previously, these fees were deposited into the State General Fund and then appropriated to the Land Department. While the funds are still appropriated, the changes made through SB 1195 eliminate the possibility that more fee revenue is deposited into the General Fund than is appropriated from the General Fund for Trust related expenditures. This measure was signed by the Governor on May 6, 2010.

Related Documents

House Bill 2014
Senate Bill 1195
Funding Flowchart

Attention Legislators and Elected Officials

Want to learn more about State Trust Lands and the responsibilities of the Land Department?

As policy makers you have the unique opportunity to take advantage of our field tours and see first hand the policy decisions you have made and talk with employees in the field that may offer insight on future decisions.
 
Please contact the Department so we can set up a tour of your choice.