ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: NREW DP 6-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 22-7-1-0 House: LARA DP 9-0-0-0

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SB 1065: cotton research protection council; continuation

Sponsor: Senator Kerr, LD 25

House Engrossed

Overview

Continues the Cotton Research and Protection Council (Council) for eight years.

History

The Council was established in 1984 to provide, maintain and monitor innovative technology and programs for the Arizona cotton industry (Council). The Council consists of nine active cotton producers appointed by the Governor and is tasked with accepting and awarding grants for research programs related to cotton protection and production. The Council can collaborate with various organizations, acquire and protect patents and work jointly with the state and federal governments for the benefit of the cotton industry (A.R.S. §§ 45-1082, 45-1083).

The Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water and the House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference held a public meeting on January 11, 2024, and recommended that the Council be continued for eight years. The Council terminates on July 1, 2024, unless continued by the Legislature (A.R.S. § 41-3024.07).

Provisions

1. Continues the Council, retroactive to July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2032. (Sec. 2, 4)

2. Repeals the Council on July 1, 2033. (Sec. 2)

3. Contains a legislative intent clause. (Sec. 3)

4. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

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