ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: NREW DP 10-0-0-0

HB 2102: appropriation; Arizona geological survey

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

House Engrossed

Overview

Appropriates $750,000 and six FTE positions from the state General Fund (GF) in FY 2025 to the University of Arizona (U of A) for the Arizona Geological Survey (AGS).

History

The AGS provides information to the public on geology and offers advice on using mineral and land resources in Arizona. Its responsibilities include: 1) mapping geologic features; 2) providing objective information about the geologic character of Arizona; 3) preparing data files with known earth fissures; and 4) maintaining a central database of reports, maps and other publications regarding Arizona's geology, mining and mineral resources. The State Geologist leads the AGS (A.R.S. §§ 27-102, 27- 103, 27-106).

The FY 2025 Baseline appropriation to the AGS includes $1,148,500 and 20.9 FTE positions from the GF (JLBC).

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAppropriates $750,000 and six FTE positions from the state GF in FY 2025 to the U of A for the AGS. (Sec. 1)

2.   Requires the appropriated monies to be used for:

a)   increasing the technical capacity of the AGS;

b)   enabling the AGS to leverage federal grant funding; and

c) fulfilling the AGS's statutory requirements. (Sec. 1)

3.   States that the Legislature intends that the appropriation made be considered ongoing funding in future years. (Sec. 1)

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