federal government; land acquisition; consent

SB 1068 requires Arizona's legislature and governor to formally approve any federal acquisition of privately owned real property that would remove the land from state property tax rolls. It affects private landowners selling to the federal government, mandating that escrow agents or owners notify state leaders and seek legislative consent via a joint resolution before such sales proceed. Key provisions include a $500-$1,000 civil penalty for non-compliance (ARS 37-821), a legislative committee review process for approval requests, and Arizona’s right to purchase the property first if federal acquisition is proposed (ARS 37-822). The bill explicitly excludes federal housing agencies and tribal land settlements from its requirements.