appropriation; coal-impacted workforce; study
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Overview
This bill establishes a study committee to examine the social and economic impacts of the decline of the coal industry, particularly on rural and tribal communities in Arizona. The committee will investigate strategies for mitigating these impacts and supporting economic diversification. It also appropriates $300,000 to the Office of Economic Opportunity for a workforce development study focused on communities affected by the closure of the Navajo Generating Station.
Key provisions
- Establishes a study committee on coal-impacted communities with specific member requirements.
- Directs the committee to investigate economic and social effects of coal industry decline.
- Requires the committee to develop strategies for mitigating impacts and supporting economic diversification.
- Sets a deadline of December 31, 2026, for the committee to submit a report to the governor and legislature.
- Appropriates $300,000 to the Office of Economic Opportunity for a workforce development study.
- Exempts the appropriation from lapsing rules.
- Specifies the geographic focus of the workforce development study (Coconino County).
- Requires committee members to reside in or represent impacted communities.
Who is affected
- Rural communities in Arizona
- Tribal communities in Arizona
- Communities reliant on the coal industry
- The Office of Economic Opportunity
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