commerce authority; gas; prices; prioritization
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Overview
This bill directs the Arizona Commerce Authority to improve the state’s resilience to fuel and gas supply disruptions. It tasks the authority with studying ways to reduce gas prices, including revising the state’s air quality plan, exploring pipeline and refinery construction, and investigating alternative fuel blends. The bill also establishes a task force to gather information and make recommendations to the Governor and the legislature regarding these issues.
Key provisions
- The Arizona Commerce Authority can use resources to improve motor fuel and gasoline resilience.
- The Commerce Authority must study revisions to the Phoenix-Mesa air quality plan and its impact on gas prices.
- The Commerce Authority must investigate the feasibility of building additional fuel pipelines, refineries, and storage capacity.
- The Commerce Authority must examine alternative lower-cost fuel blends.
- A Fuel Resiliency Task Force is established within the Commerce Authority, comprised of various state and industry representatives.
- The Task Force will study and recommend actions related to fuel supply resilience.
- The Task Force is required to consult with federal officials, industry experts, and other state energy offices.
- The Commerce Authority and Task Force must submit a report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by September 30, 2029.
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