ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: LARA DPA 9-0-0-0

HB 2637: state lake improvement fund; drones

Sponsor: Representative Biasiucci, LD 30

Caucus & COW

Overview

Allows the State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) to fund the purchase of drones to clean floating trash from lakes and waterways or for search, rescue and recovery operations.

History

The SLIF is funded by the Arizona State Parks Board. Monies in SLIF are used for: 1) projects on waters where gasoline-powered boats are permitted; and 2) staff support to plan and administer the fund in conjunction with other administrative tasks and recreation plans of the board (A.R.S. § 5-382).

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAllows the SLIF to fund the purchase of drones to clean plastic, algae, biomass and other floating trash from lakes and waterways. (Sec. 1)

2.   Requires the drones purchased to be equipped with:

a)   time stamped and GPS locating data sensors to provide constant monitoring of lakes and waterways; and

b)   collision avoidance. (Sec. 1)

3.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

Amendments

Committee on Land, Agricultural and Rural Affairs

1.   Allows the SLIF to fund the purchase of drones by law enforcement and fire service agencies for search, rescue and recovery options and training for the use and operations of the drones.

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