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Before the commission can close a shooting range covered by this law, the Legislature must now also adopt a joint resolution approving the closure, in addition to the steps already required.
Official title: shooting range; closure; conditions
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeThe commission could close a covered shooting range after a written recommendation by the department director, a commission report, unanimous commission approval after public hearings in the 3 most populous counties, review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review, and the governor's approval by executive order.
NowAll of those steps are still required, and the Legislature must also adopt a joint resolution approving the closure.
Who it affects
- People who use state-owned shooting ranges covered by this law
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Department
- Arizona Legislature
- Governor
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- Which specific shooting ranges are currently covered by this law
- Whether any shooting range closure is currently being considered
- What happens to a closure process already underway when the law takes effect
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.