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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session |
Senate: NR DP 7-0-1-0 | 3rd Read 24-3-3-0
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SB 1701: continuation; state fair board
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19
Caucus & COW
Overview
Continues the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board (Board) for eight years.
History
The Board was established in 1905 to direct and conduct state fairs, exhibits, contests and entertainments for the purposes of promoting and advancing the pursuits and interests of the several counties and of the state, and of producing sufficient revenue to defray the expenses incurred by the Board in conducting such events. Additionally, the Board has the power to promote, co-promote or lease the state fairgrounds for such events, exhibitions, entertainments or other purposes it deems proper. It is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor to five year terms. Of the five members, one must be knowledgeable and have not less than five years' experience in: 1) accounting; 2) finance or business management; 3) agriculture; and 4) promotions or public relations. Board members serve without compensation (A.R.S. §§ 3-1001, 3-1002 and 3-1003).
The Board also provides monthly reports to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee detailing financial data for the preceding month, including funds received and disbursed, assets and liabilities, profit and loss, and a full and detailed account of its transactions (A.R.S. § 3-1001).
The Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference (COR) met on January 15, 2025, to consider the Board's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. The Senate COR recommended that the Board be continued with revisions (Senate COR Report).
The House Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs COR met on January 16, 2025, to consider the Board's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. The House COR recommended that the Board be continued for eight years until July 1, 2033, and return in four years for review. Currently, the Board is set to terminate on July 1, 2025, unless legislation is enacted for its continuation (A.R.S. § 41-3025.03).
Provisions
1. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2025, the Board until July 1, 2033. (Sec. 1, 2 and 4)
2. Repeals the Board on January 1, 2034. (Sec. 2)
3. Contains a purpose clause. (Sec. 3)
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