ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

 

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

HCR2044: minerals; metals; supporting domestic supply

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Displays the Legislature's support of mining and urges supportive policies from the federal government.

History

Arizona is a state that contains many metal and mineral resources that are important to local, national and global economies. Arizona produces over 70% of the nation's copper and has over 450 active mines (ASMI).

Hard rock mining contributes approximately $21.2 billion to Arizona's economy and provides just under 59,000 direct and indirect jobs in the state. (AMA)

Provisions

1.   Resolves that the Legislature recognizes the importance of Arizona's mineral resources, supports domestic production and asks the federal government to develop a mineral policy to prioritize national security, economic stability and environmental sustainability.

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