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HCM2007: administratively recommended wilderness; urging Congress

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Griffin, LD 14

BILL STATUS: Natural Resources, Energy and Water

 

 

 

Overview

Urges the United States Congress to prohibit federal agencies from recommending and identifying Arizona's public lands as wilderness areas without express consent.

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

History

A wilderness area is an area of undeveloped federal land retaining its natural state and influence without permanent human improvements or habitation. These areas are protected and managed to preserve natural conditions.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 established a National Wilderness Preservation System composed of federally owned areas designated by Congress as wilderness areas.

Provisions

1.       Urges the United States Congress to prohibit federal agencies from recommending and identifying Arizona's public lands as wilderness areas without congressional, state and local consent.

 

 

 

 

 

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Fifty-fourth Legislature                               HCM 2007

First Regular Session                    Version 1: Natural Resources, Energy and Water

 

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