HB2161

Sovereign authority; endangered species act

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2161 prohibits state agencies and employees from using resources to enforce federal Endangered Species Act programs.

Arizona HB2161 amends state law to prohibit state agencies, political subdivisions, and employees from using personnel or financial resources to enforce or cooperate with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and its incidental take permit program. This restriction applies to the Arizona Game and Fish Department and other state entities, ensuring they do not support federal endangered species regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14

House

House read second time

Jan 13

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 13

House

Assigned to House LARA Committee