HB 2012
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
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Senate: NREW DP 5-0-2-0|3
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Read 26-3-1-0
HB 2012: department of forestry; continuation
Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19
Transmitted to the Governor
Overview
Continues the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) for eight years
through July 1, 2032.
History
The DFFM provides land management services and prevents wildfires on state and private
land located outside of cities and towns. The State Forester is appointed by the Governor and
is responsible for the direction, operation and control of the DFFM (A.R.S. § 37-1301).
The Legislature may continue any state agency for a period up to 10 years, after which the
agency is subject to a Sunset Review (A.R.S. § 41-2955). Arizona’s Sunset Review process
requires the Legislature to review the purpose and functions of state agencies and determine
whether continuation, revision, consolidation or termination is warranted (A.R.S. § 41-2951).
The DFFM is set to expire on July 1, 2024 (A.R.S. § 41-3024.21).
Provisions
1. Requires the State Forester to provide a written report to the Arizona State Legislature,
the Governor and the Secretary of State. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the written report to include current and ongoing wildfire mitigation and
suppression activities and the associated budget allocated for wildfire mitigation and
suppression. (Sec. 1)
3. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2024, the DFFM until July 1, 2032. (Sec. 2)
4. Repeals the DFFM on January 1, 2033. (Sec. 3)
5. Contains a legislative intent clause. (Sec. 4)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note