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Sandy Barr, director of the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, testified in opposition. “We are opposed to SCR 1,006. We worked on the constitutional amendment that provided for exchange of state trust lands prior to that... In fact, with a Republican leader over in the senate just to show you how times have changed but anyway, we, we think that the voters will likely, reject this because they, again, they're they're they're not trust they are not trusting the government to do land exchanges and want this kind of accountability. So, we urge you not to refer it, and to reject it now,” she said.

The resolution’s sponsor said the change would place final approval in the hands of the legislature and the governor and cited recent land exchanges as examples of where legislative review could affect outcomes. Committee members asked for the Sierra Club’s view and engaged on whether current law already places certain steps with the legislature and voters.

The committee voted to return SCR 1006 with a due‑pass recommendation; the chair announced the result as five ayes and four nays. Members who spoke against removing voter approval framed the change as a reduction of public oversight; supporters said legislative review provides accountability and a clear process.

Ending: With committee approval, the resolution proceeds for further legislative consideration; opponents indicated they may continue outreach to the public and lawmakers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/27/2025 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Concurrent Resolution 1006 would require legislative and gubernatorial approval for state land exchanges rather than approval by voters in referendum. The committee returned the resolution with a due‑pass recommendation after opposition testimony from the Sierra Club.","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},6099063,"Committee advances bill creating Equine Economic Improvement Fund funded by wagering revenues",1650,980000,2630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821521-4c78cd4d112c3d56a7ac9bd64b395e40&start=980&end=2630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821521-4c78cd4d112c3d56a7ac9bd64b395e40/thumbnail_980000.jpg","/articles/6099063/Arizona/Committee-advances-bill-creating-Equine-Economic-Improvement-Fund-funded-by-wagering-revenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099063-44ade0457e80746b0c029188aed1dc0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156060&Signature=lAxDK5QF~rp9odOEDBWnxpOZ61gNr7Z5ZUpFxRfotDTyio69D7u8Ib7lP15icbX4XvwRubXl0y-YMjpmM~heasFuIMVLjH4dvsOzmFeWu8Gw4eHgqs5Qg9B8rEllz4hlQpo8~TcFNGIFeLXsJUV1Fr6KcGdppAnW-x6gNg1qzcg-vTx1eyrvqDbcyt-MIFF0gM8Obqp~hPaVIdRQjrm18ZWL8mdv4TxiwHEgXr3d6Ra1bH7r2sgphfybrOlaMhMUQgTD5~XhdF5C8f98wtqEyFveM84RSvqImzCYrBGuUfU2y-4FuXSOecuRYvNxODJlLhywUURh5MuMkTJ2PREvYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 11-26 would create an Equine Economic Improvement Fund financed by specified percentages of fantasy sports and event wagering revenues and direct how the Arizona Department of Gaming allocates distributions to breeders’ and stallion award funds and other equine programs.

Committee staff summarized: “Senate Bill 11 26 establishes the Equine Economic Improvement Fund, consisting of 5% of the annual revenues of the Fantasy Sports Contest Fund, 10 percent of the monthly revenues of the event wagering fund, and any other source. Additionally, the bill outlines how the Arizona Department of Gaming must distribute the equine the equine fund annually.”

Speakers from the racing and breeding industry told the committee the measure would help keep horses and related agricultural activity in Arizona. Carrie Fales, a trainer and breeder from Pinal County, said many Arizona horses now leave the state in the winter and that a steady funding stream would help the industry “prosper and to grow.” She described on‑farm care, training and retraining processes and said, “At at our farm, we foal about 50 mares a year.”

Marvin Fleming, president of the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association, testified the bill would direct funds into Arizona agriculture and retraining programs; staff noted currently breeders statewide receive a total of $250,000 annually from the state.

Bass (representing the Arizona Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association) told the committee the bill would replace a prior general‑fund appropriation with a revenue share drawn from event wagering and fantasy sports funds and emphasized that distributions depend on the existence of wagering revenues.

Members asked about aftercare for retired racehorses and how many organizations would qualify for certain language in the bill; staff and witnesses described designated transfers to breeders’ and stallion funds and an annual contribution to retraining and aftercare programs.

The committee voted to return SB 11‑26 with a due‑pass recommendation; the chair announced the vote as six ayes and three nays. The committee recorded statements in support from Carrie Fales and Marvin Fleming and stakeholder commentary from the Arizona Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association.

Ending: The committee’s vote advances the bill to the next stage in the legislative process; committee members noted budget and stakeholder negotiations will continue as the bill proceeds.","Senate Bill 11-26 would establish an Equine Economic Improvement Fund supported by a share of fantasy sports and event‑wagering revenues to support breeders, stallion awards and aftercare; the committee returned the bill with a due‑pass recommendation after testimony from industry representatives.",{"_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},6099068,"Committee advances bill funding Sierra Vista reentry site, approves strike-everything amendment",894,72000,966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821521-4c78cd4d112c3d56a7ac9bd64b395e40&start=72&end=966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821521-4c78cd4d112c3d56a7ac9bd64b395e40/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6099068/Arizona/Committee-advances-bill-funding-Sierra-Vista-reentry-site-approves-strike-everything-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099068-9da8cbf29e2a37a4e9c03e1fe29fbf21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156061&Signature=kmRG0gRlS7PFaZEQhPgRro2D3JAYPrST~-bqBRjhbTnuaty5FQlBIZEh3YwysG3ctKVWp1VnFczBO50gAzTN4Aq9MkzDh~b1~ETetST50ky~yYN02Eus9ktdbf6prR5hjkWJA41ovHRm0Xztihg8fmOaehbTa3Au7TgszD9Te5Zmf67KpgJ6~oRjw2ANQZ72QfHvRMRnN5xDpuRT5Un2sGGAki5D8-hcRw9BCfRRMSrphktjxo-C3SWaTR4cD7Km5ldTbPNhtL3F~oBJNrPSvPjcl0bMMSdgKWxm9z7zjXPlUJvVl7I3lzGzD~DpXlkJWIdypzXdnRvJIka9sjnhOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 10-58, as amended, would appropriate state monies to support a proposed spaceport reentry site near Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. The committee adopted a strike‑everything amendment and returned the bill with a due‑pass recommendation.

The amendment “appropriates monies from the state general fund to the city of Sierra Vista as follows. 1,500,000.0 in fiscal year 20 26 to attain a license to operate a reentry site through the Federal Aviation Administration and 4,000,000 in each of fiscal years 20 26 and 20 27 for wastewater infrastructure to develop a spaceport reentry site,” staff member Blanca told the committee.

Mayor Cleo Bacotte of Sierra Vista told the committee the city’s airport and relationship with Fort Huachuca make the site suitable. “We have the longest air runway in Arizona. 12,001 feet. Service is unique airspace. We have restricted airspace because of Fort Huachuca, because of the critical missions there,” the mayor said, adding that the arrangement would allow reentry operations without competing with launch locations.

Committee members pressed city leaders on environmental and infrastructure questions. Representative Sal Hamilton asked specifically about wastewater and potential effects on the San Pedro River. Mayor Bacotte replied, “This will not, affect the San Pedro River in no no way. San Pedro River is a critical is is critical for, wildlife as well as critical for, our constituents living down by the San Pedro, our constituents. But this will have no effect, guaranteed no effect on the San Pedro River. We will not use ground water.”

Bacotte also said Sierra Vista has signed a letter of intent with Blackstar Orbital and that the company intends to locate operations at the airport; she said the CEO had bought a house locally and the company was “forecasting about 50 jobs.” Committee members and the mayor discussed Sierra Vista’s water‑conservation record and planned wastewater expansion as part of that infrastructure conversation.

The committee adopted the strike‑everything amendment dated 03/25/2025 and then voted to return SB 10‑58 with a due‑pass recommendation. The chair announced the result as five ayes, two nays, one present and one absent; the roll call recorded Aye votes from Representatives Lopez, Griffin, Martinez, Vice Chair Peña and Chairman Diaz; Nay votes from Representatives Pashlikai and Stahl Hamilton; and Representative Keshe as Present.

The bill will move next in the legislative process as provided under chamber rules; committee members noted the appropriation places the project in budget discussions.

Ending: The committee’s action advances the Sierra Vista reentry site proposal to subsequent consideration; the bill now proceeds according to the Senate calendar.","The Senate Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs approved a strike‑everything amendment and returned Senate Bill 10-58 with a due‑pass recommendation, advancing state funding for Sierra Vista’s proposed spaceport reentry site and related wastewater infrastructure.","actionData","errors"]

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