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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
AMENDED
ADOA; Marana prison; lease
Purpose
Requires the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to lease the Marana Prison Site to the U.S. Government or a private contractor of the U.S. Government for $1 per year to house individuals held for immigration violations and outlines requirements for the agreement.
Background
Established in 1972, ADOA is charged with providing centralized
administrative services for the State of Arizona. Duties of ADOA include: 1)
administering health, life and other forms of insurance coverage for eligible
individuals including state employees, retirees and their dependents; 2)
providing state government IT services; and 3) establishing and providing risk
management services. ADOA is also responsible for administering the State
Personnel System, managing the statewide accounting system and serving as the
state's central procurement authority. The ADOA Director, or an authorized
representative, is the general accountant of the state and keeper of public
account books, vouchers and other documentation relating to accounts and
contracts of the state. ADOA is charged with the management of state buildings
including
state-owned properties and public school district facilities. The management of
state buildings consists of building maintenance, the allocation of space,
operation, alteration, renovation and security of the statutorily prescribed
list of state buildings (A.R.S.
Title 41, Chapter 4).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires ADOA to lease the Marana Prison Site to the U.S. Government or a private contractor of the U.S. Government for $1 per year to house individuals held by the U.S. government for immigration violations.
2. Requires the lease to be for an initial term of four years with an option for the U.S. Government or private contractor to extend the lease for an additional two years.
3. Requires the lease agreement to:
a) instruct the lease holder to maintain the Marana Prison Site over the full term of the lease in the same or better condition as received at the beginning of the lease; and
b) include a provision that allows ADOA to terminate the lease and take back control of the Site.
4. Allows ADOA to terminate the lease and regain control over the Marana Prison Site, if ADOA:
a) provides written notice to the lease holder at least 12 months before ADOA intends to terminate the lease; and
b) demonstrates that:
i. the beds within the Marana Prison Site are needed to sufficiently house inmates in the custody of the State of Arizona; or
ii. ADOA has an agreement for a purchaser of the Marana Prison Site.
5. Stipulates that any repairs, refurbishments or replacements within the Marana Prison Site must be made in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.
6. Repeals the lease agreement and related requirements on October 1, 2032.
7. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
1. Allows a private contractor of the U.S. Government to lease the Marana Prison Site.
2. Allows ADOA to terminate the lease if ADOA has an agreement for a purchaser of the Marana Prison Site.
3. Makes conforming changes.
Senate Action
MABS 2/10/25 DPA 4-3-0
Prepared by Senate Research
February 18, 2025
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