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 recently passed HB 2014 in its 3rd Special Session which allows the Department, as the Trustee for all State Trust lands, to fund its managment of State Trust land off of a percentage of revenue derived from the permanent disposition of State Trust land. 19 other states currently use a similiar funding mechanism including New Mexico. This measure was signed by the Governor on August 21, 2009.

Related Documents

House Bill 2014
Funding Flowchart using FY09 Forecasted Revenues

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.