ARIZONA STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESEARCH STAFF TO: JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE Paul Bergelin DATE: January 23, 2020 Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water SUBJECT: Sunset Review of the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Telephone: (602) 926-3458 Coordinating Commission Attached is the final report of the sunset review of the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission which was conducted by the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference. This report has been distributed to the following individuals and agencies: Governor of the State of Arizona The Honorable Douglas A. Ducey Speaker of the House of Representatives President of the Senate Representative Russell Bowers Senator Karen Fann House Members Representative Griffin, Chair Representative Dunn, Vice-Chair Representative Cano Representative Cook Representative Engel Representative Finchem Representative Gabaldón Representative Longdon Representative Nutt Representative Pierce Representative Shope Representative Tsosie Representative Udall Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Senate Resource Center Commission Senate Republican Staff Arizona State Parks Department Senate Democratic Staff Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records Senate Research Staff House Republican Staff Office of the Auditor General House Democratic Staff House Research Staff House of Representatives Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference Sunset Review of the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission Final Report January 2020 House Members Representative Gail Griffin, Chair Representative Timothy M. Dunn, Vice-Chair Representative Andres Cano Representative David L. Cook Representative Kirsten Engel Representative Mark Finchem Representative Rosanna Gabaldón Representative Jennifer Longdon Representative Becky A. Nutt Representative Steve Pierce Representative Thomas "T.J." Shope, Jr. Representative Myron Tsosie Representative Michelle Udall TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Report a. Background b. Summary of Committee Activity c. Committee Recommendation II. Appendix a. January 14, 2020: minutes and reference materials Report 2020 Background The Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission (AORCC) was established by the Legislature in 1965, in response to enactment of the federal Land and Water Conservation Act (Laws 1965, Chapter 68). It was originally responsible for planning, coordinating and administering the state’s outdoor recreation program. In 1984, AORCC was combined with the Arizona State Parks to serve in an advisory capacity to the State Parks Board (Laws 1984, Chapter 182). AORCC recommends distribution of federal and state monies for recreational projects and serves an advisory role to State Parks. AORCC consists of seven members who have expertise in parks and outdoor recreation. Five members are appointed by the Governor to terms of 3 years; the directors of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona State Parks Board serve as ex-officio members (A.R.S. § 41-511.25). AORCC is set to terminate on July 1, 2020 unless legislation is enacted for its continuation (A.R.S. § 41-3020.18). Summary of Committee Activity The Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference met on January 14, 2020 to evaluate AORCC's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. Committee Recommendation The Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference recommended that AORCC be continued for 3 years until July 1, 2023. Appendix A: January 14, 2020 Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference Minutes and Reference Materials .