HB 2571
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: GOV DP 5-2-2-0
HB 2571: Arizona highway magazine; privatization
Sponsor: Representative Biasiucci, LD 30
Caucus & COW
Overview
Outlines procedures for the sale and purchase of the Arizona Highways Magazine.
History
The Arizona Highways Magazine was established in the early 1920s by the Arizona Highway
Department, now called the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The award-
winning magazine contains travel stories and scenic photographs pertinent to Arizona's
history.
Subject to approval by the Director of ADOT, the publisher of the Arizona Highway Magazine
may employ or enter into contracts for distribution and wholesale sale of the magazine and
contract for the publication, production, sale and distribution of sole source creative products
in the magazine. The Director may award a printing and publishing contract, lasting no more
than five years, to a bidder who has proper facilities and equipment necessary to perform all
stages of production (A.R.S. § 28-7314).
Provisions
1. Authorizes ADOT to sell the magazine to a private entity, solicit bids on the magazine
and annually charge a fee, in an amount determined by ADOT, for the magazine. (Sec. 1)
2. Asserts that the magazine will be transferred back to ADOT if a new private owner does
not publish the magazine monthly. (Sec. 1)
3. Prescribes that if a private entity wants to sell the magazine, ADOT has the first right of
purchasing. (Sec. 1)
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