ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: DP NREW 6-4-0-0

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

HCR2044: minerals; metals; supporting domestic supply

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19

House Engrossed

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.

2.   Adds zinc, manganese and silver to the list of abundant metals and minerals in Arizona.

3.   Outlines that the resolution be sent by the Arizona Secretary of State to the President of the US Senate, Speaker of the US House of Representatives and each member of Congress from Arizona.

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