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Anna Nguyen, the committee’s research analyst, summarized the bill: “Senate Bill 1068 requires the governor to sign a joint resolution adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the legislature for the consent of the state to be given to any acquisition, sale, gift, or transfer of an ownership interest in privately owned real property in Arizona to the Federal Government,” she read to the committee.

Public comment and concerns: Sandy Barr, chapter director for the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon chapter, testified in opposition and said the measure could block acquisitions intended to protect headwaters, springs, cultural resources and habitat and could interfere with tribal processes. “We are opposed to Senate Bill 1068,” Barr said, adding that outdoor recreation and public‑lands protections are important to Arizona’s economy and identity.

Adam Hawkins, a mining industry representative, testified to the committee describing minerals and private‑property development interests; he told senators the mining industry wants to continue responsible mineral development and expressed interest in how the bill might affect that work.

Senators debating the bill raised tribal and conservation concerns and noted potential interference with the federal land-acquisition process that is often part of tribal land-into-trust transactions or conservation purchases. Senator Ashwin explained a no vote based on concerns that the bill could impede conservation funding and tribal land processes, while Chair Finchem and others said the bill codifies a review process that they said already exists in constitutional text and would preserve the state tax base.

Actions and vote: The committee moved SB 1068 to a due-pass recommendation. Roll-call comments recorded support and opposition; the chair announced the committee vote as 4 ayes, 3 nays.

Ending: The committee advanced SB 1068 for further consideration. Committee members said they anticipate amendments to narrow the bill’s scope (the chair noted an upcoming floor amendment to exclude land swaps for rights of way), and members asked staff to circulate additional amendment language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/27/2025 - Senate Federalism","oneSentenceSummary","SB 1068 would require legislative consent for private land transfers to the federal government, create reporting and committee review requirements and give the state first right of refusal; the committee gave the bill a due-pass recommendation after testimony from conservation, tribal and mining stakeholders.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona","taxId",78572,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366507,"Senate panel advances bill to restrict land conveyances to hostile foreign entities after brief public comment",704,3697000,4401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be&start=3697&end=4401","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be/thumbnail_3697000.jpg","/articles/6366507/Arizona/Senate-panel-advances-bill-to-restrict-land-conveyances-to-hostile-foreign-entities-after-brief-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366507-81ec060e0105127269be7fa01fa6aa22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181327&Signature=m7TH2K3yFvJTWcLAYbn5swFYXd0SYYiM6DyOwCoWExBLJvzGTZZWVHZoDGCEPf0THyypS3ivMtbi0Ptiseb9ZhUa9tkk8NERG69gJpF4OdZVdW5m5rCwCP1vO79cxssVS-Emr54TwyKYYg6rCf02CerJws~-EVzm38I1awEyPzA4L4VcLFx1GYCe8W0NTPu~x~FzBQ9RoZ8A3koGJuEqdzpNBxB7NnUduj9aUbvcvJ432XmTx1hhEs7BTG4rRYZ5M69Jy7N1Q08zUXoGdOauqofNTCNRYX3-PO6BW86zt7M3yVI5Efa3jydNhluUFy~HMscRfr9GJpfeOIXgXpYDtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona Senate Federalism Committee voted 4–3 on Jan. 24 to give Senate Bill 1066 a due-pass recommendation as amended. The bill, as presented to the committee, would prohibit conveyance of land in Arizona to a foreign entity described as hostile to the United States without majority approval from both legislative chambers and would add identification and disclosure requirements for grantees or their agents.

Daniel Lawler, who presented the bill for the sponsor, summarized the measure and an amendment offered by Chair Mark Finchem. “Senate Bill 1066 prohibits land in Arizona from being conveyed to a foreign entity that is hostile to the United States without majority approval from the Senate and House of Representatives,” Lawler said. He also read a 5‑page Finchem amendment that reinserted a prohibition on corporations or associations not qualified to transact business in Arizona from leasing or subleasing state lands.

Public comment: Asa Abousif representing CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) testified in opposition. “SB 1066 is fundamentally at odds with the U.S. Constitution,” Abousif said, arguing the bill raises equal-protection and due-process concerns and could stigmatize immigrant communities. A second signed speaker, Mary Evelyn Simpson, did not appear when called.

Committee debate focused on constitutionality and definitional clarity. Senator Analise Ortiz said the 14th Amendment concerns and the bill’s vague definition of “hostile” were “big red flags” and announced a no vote. Senator Kevin Payne said he voted a “strong aye.” Senator Pritchard (identified in the transcript as explaining his vote) said the restriction targets buyers rather than sellers and defended the bill’s legislative-review mechanism for any future determinations. After discussion, the tally announced by the chair was 4 ayes, 3 nays; the committee recorded a due-pass recommendation.

Why it matters: The bill would add a statutory review for conveyances to certain foreign entities and impose identification requirements on grantees; supporters framed the measure as a preventive national-security step, while opponents warned of potential constitutional and civil‑rights implications and called for clearer definitions.

Actions and vote: The committee adopted the Finchem amendment (read into the record as the five‑page amendment dated Jan. 24, 2025) and then moved SB 1066 as amended to a due-pass recommendation. The committee roll call recorded individual positions during the vote; the chair announced the result as 4 ayes and 3 nays.

Ending: With the committee’s due-pass recommendation, SB 1066 will advance in the legislative process as amended. Committee minutes show members requested additional legal clarity on terms such as “hostile” and noted constitutional concerns raised by witnesses.","The Federalism Committee gave SB 1066 a 'due pass' recommendation after adopting an amendment. The bill would bar conveyance of Arizona land to foreign entities hostile to the U.S. and requires identification for grantees; testimony included constitutional concerns from civil-rights advocates and supporters citing national-security risks.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366511,"Rancher tells committee federal agencies lack title to much Arizona land, urges legal review",1115,2524000,3639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be&start=2524&end=3639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be/thumbnail_2524000.jpg","/articles/6366511/Arizona/Rancher-tells-committee-federal-agencies-lack-title-to-much-Arizona-land-urges-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366511-cd5ded590cfabb53854a0ef3b852a5f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181327&Signature=LhuK8jzxclp5y2NFyiNl3MmeXhACaN375uPMJuXnYP7GdzNBtQJFed43-h~UaZrTEatIrPJSiywSWsTltbn2WV41T6yPNcBuSzxrLph910UsEpqPMWsqWtRAKde0FvaITPcJL0A8JQWUNNJIeZzng9VlKebztrqVomwyILsntQ0ADV8ZLpehfnexpI~N1dtOtySglxiGIwnIICzZYvSWEQgMdV4VvqCcxgHv99fD1vjvG9liWIXb9twa4DV6eVi84V6pLoJ8zHuH~td~JYpiXnLaKpjJ2lfZqjVJXc0vQLRevgxRaaaXMYXYKx0h6hkBVtxqSkSXmUrVneZuWlgwJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Daniel Martinez, identified in the meeting as a lifelong rancher, told the Arizona Senate Federalism Committee that federal agencies do not own much of the land in Arizona and that federal jurisdiction over state lands is limited by constitutional and statutory provisions.

Martinez argued that Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution (the Property Clause) grants Congress authority to dispose of federal territory but does not transfer ownership of state lands to the federal government. “The federal government doesn’t own this land,” Martinez said, and he pointed committee members to provisions in Title 40 of the U.S. Code, to 16 U.S.C. § 480 and to Title 18 when describing special maritime and territorial jurisdiction.

He told senators he had tried litigation and county intervention in past local disputes and described a 1956 intergovernmental report he cited as supportive of state authority over lands the federal government administers. Martinez said he believes federal agencies such as the Forest Service and BLM have improperly asserted regulatory and police powers over lands where, in his view, the state retains civil and criminal jurisdiction. “If you read that 1 section, 106 of Title 40, it defines it. And it does not include the forest reserves,” Martinez said.

Why it matters: Martinez asked the committee to review federal-state land relationships and noted remedies available in Title 40 (he cited section 123) for alleged fraud. He also said some agencies lack delegated authority to manage lands and that recent federal rulemaking claiming enforcement of state statutes on federal lands is improper.

Committee chair Mark Finchem and members asked legal and procedural questions. Finchem noted the committee lacks subpoena power but said the president of the Senate does have that authority. Martinez told senators he had previously subpoenaed state officials in a New Mexico case and described outcomes in which he said the state attorney dismissed the matter when compelled to testify.

Several senators asked Martinez to remain available for follow-up; Finchem said committee staff would circulate Martinez’s compiled citations and materials (which Martinez said include US Code citations down to section level). No formal committee action was taken during the Jan. 24 meeting.

Ending: Martinez’s presentation focused on statutory citations and historical practice; the committee received the materials and did not vote on legislation at the Jan. 24 hearing. Members indicated interest in further review and potential future questions.","Daniel Martinez briefed the Federalism Committee on constitutional and statutory arguments he said limit federal ownership and jurisdiction over lands in Arizona, citing Title 40 definitions, 16 U.S.C. and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366516,"Security expert warns Ericsson-linked systems pose risk to 911 portability and emergency communications",1218,490000,1708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be&start=490&end=1708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159480-7b61673b53ee4f143fa912b5f01006be/thumbnail_490000.jpg","/articles/6366516/Arizona/Security-expert-warns-Ericsson-linked-systems-pose-risk-to-911-portability-and-emergency-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366516-f9e3382cbc6549aab6bb33d0b58df9b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181327&Signature=SA5DLVwvtphR2wCBVJPT7-W8NDJcIqunrw35on-k6fyMuVnzARuTA4ev9g7nfz1cskLGRAdkn34uJyQxKSIeqiLOPPc6ux6dzMeSw~dmIksBZvDh~uPIYSOXRYgCDa7p11IPly~4y3jEKzkggTJzrwrFr7Kt5yqSP9~68yS2lBDN71k8LwciUv0hfetfR3n1tiOVK3IUvN3kInTHILAr6bZRlihPyOHjEM2iFT8SM5PSFeI3SJk~CwBHF-CiDAqiBjj8-gC1Rc8CxyLdo4ltC0~QKMmASBxjiMh~E0d-2DJop0A5kfHwwBeAOm4wK4Lp7XW4hMRMbBcbO0~RVlbSTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michael Ray Curry, a private researcher, told the Arizona Senate Federalism Committee on Jan. 24 that an Ericsson subsidiary controls the technology that ports calls and data to emergency services and that historical misconduct and corporate practices create national-security and emergency-response risks.

Curry summarized what he said is a multi-year investigation and public reporting about Ericsson and its subsidiary iConnective (formerly Telcordia Technologies). “The Ericsson list reveals that the Swedish telecom giant sought permission from the terrorist group known as the Islamic State to work in an ISIS controlled city and paid to smuggle equipment into ISIS areas,” he said, citing descriptions in his report. Curry said the 2019 Justice Department settlement with Ericsson over Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations — which he described as a roughly $1 billion enforcement outcome with a $325 million criminal penalty component — illustrated the company’s conduct in Iraq.

Why it matters: Curry told senators the company that “controls all porting for all data is iConnective,” and that if those systems are compromised it could affect 911 portability, emergency routing and law-enforcement access. He urged Arizona lawmakers to consider creating a task force and to study redundant emergency communications — including low-orbit satellite services such as Starlink — to ensure continuity when terrestrial networks are overloaded or compromised.

Curry described a range of allegations drawn from public reporting and court filings, including the Justice Department’s 2019 resolution. He also cited reporting he attributed to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and referenced internal emails and cables reportedly made public through leaks. “If Ericsson were to get hacked, that would make the hack an internal issue that our government can do absolutely nothing about,” Curry said, arguing that foreign corporate ownership and private cloud/endpoint control limit government oversight.

During questions, senators probed how those risks manifest in emergencies. Curry offered the Las Vegas mass-shooting response of Oct. 1, 2017 as an example in which some callers could not reach emergency services. When asked whether that failure could have been a simple overload, Curry said the likely answer from carriers would be that the network was overloaded, but he emphasized porting and interoperability issues tied to the systems Ericsson controls. He also discussed the use of Starlink as a redundant emergency communications option and said lower-orbit satellites can reach locations where traditional towers do not.

Committee chair Mark Finchem and other senators asked how blockchain-based financial systems might be affected by compromised telecommunications infrastructure. Curry warned that if data and communications infrastructure are effectively controlled by private or foreign entities, that raises risks for data access, financial networks and any system that depends on private terms of service and proprietary control.

Curry provided the committee with a full PDF of his report for distribution to members and recommended further legislative study and a funded task force to examine the state’s communications resilience.

Ending: The committee did not take immediate formal action on Curry’s recommendations during the Jan. 24 meeting. The researcher made his materials available to committee staff for follow-up and said he would work with staff to distribute the full report.","A committee briefing outlined alleged historical misconduct by Ericsson, concerns about a subsidiary that controls telephone porting to emergency services, and a call for a state-funded task force and redundant communications systems such as low-orbit satellite service.","actionData","errors"]

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Panel advances bill to require legislative approval and reporting for private sales of Arizona land to federal government

Senate panel advances bill to restrict land conveyances to hostile foreign entities after brief public comment

Rancher tells committee federal agencies lack title to much Arizona land, urges legal review

Security expert warns Ericsson-linked systems pose risk to 911 portability and emergency communications