ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: NREW DP 5-4-1-0

HB 2059: natural resources; federal law; requirements

Sponsor: Representative Fink, LD 27

House Engrossed

Overview

Prohibits the state, any political subdivision and state agency employees from enforcing, administering or cooperating with certain federal actions and programs.

History

In 2014, voters amended Article II, section 3 of the Arizona Constitution to provide that the state may restrict the actions of its personnel and the use of its financial resources, to purposes that are consistent with the United States Constitution by passing an initiative, referendum or bill (General Election Guide 2014, pg 19).

Provisions

1. Prohibits the state, any political subdivision or employee from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with any of the provided federal programs or actions. (Sec. 1)

2. Exempts employees who are acting in their official capacity to comply with a court order. (Sec. 1)

3. Prescribes standards for review civil penalties and judicial requirements for noncompliance with the prohibition. (Sec. 1)

4. Includes a legislative findings clause. (Sec. 2)

5. Contains a severability clause. (Sec. 3)

6. Provides that this act be cited as the "Natural Resources Anticommandeering Act." (Sec. 4)

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