HB 2059
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: NREW DP 5-4-1-0
HB 2059: natural resources; federal law; requirements
Sponsor: Representative Fink, LD 27
House Engrossed
Overview
Prohibits the state, any political subdivision and state agency employees from enforcing,
administering or cooperating with certain federal actions and programs.
History
In 2014, voters amended Article II, section 3 of the Arizona Constitution to provide that the
state may restrict the actions of its personnel and the use of its financial resources, to
purposes that are consistent with the United States Constitution by passing an initiative,
referendum or bill (General Election Guide 2014, pg 19).
Provisions
1. Prohibits the state, any political subdivision or employee from using any personnel or
financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with any of the provided federal
programs or actions. (Sec. 1)
2. Exempts employees who are acting in their official capacity to comply with a court order.
(Sec. 1)
3. Prescribes standards for review civil penalties and judicial requirements for
noncompliance with the prohibition. (Sec. 1)
4. Includes a legislative findings clause. (Sec. 2)
5. Contains a severability clause. (Sec. 3)
6. Provides that this act be cited as the "Natural Resources Anticommandeering Act." (Sec.
4)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note