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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
department of homeland security; continuation
Purpose
Continues the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) for four years.
Background
The AZDOHS must: 1) formulate policies, plans and programs to enhance the ability of Arizona to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism, cybersecurity threats and other critical hazards; 2) adhere to all federal grant terms and conditions; 3) request appropriations or grants of monies for homeland security purposes; 4) receive all awards granted to Arizona by the federal government for homeland security purposes; and 5) distribute monies to local jurisdictions and other organizations eligible under federal regulations based on criteria in the federal grant guidelines (A.R.S. § 41-4254).
The Senate Government Committee of Reference (COR) held a public meeting on January 17, 2024, to review and evaluate AZDOHS's response to sunset review factors and receive public testimony. The COR recommended that AZDOHS be continued for two years until July 1, 2026. AZDOHS terminates on July 1, 2024, unless continued by the Legislature (A.R.S § 41- 3024.22). Any agency may be continued by the Legislature for a period not to exceed ten years. At the end of such period, it must again be subject to sunset review (A.R.S. § 41-2955).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2024, AZDOHS until July 1, 2028.
2. Repeals AZDOHS on January 1, 2029.
3. Contains a purpose statement.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date, with a retroactive provision as noted.
House Action
MAPS 2/5/24 DPA 13-0-0-1
3rd Read 2/22/24 57-0-2-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 1, 2024
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