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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
Senate: GOV DP 4-3-0-0 | Third Read 16-14-0-0-0 |
SB 1686: Charlie Kirk; Don Bolles; memorial
Sponsor: Senator Hoffman, LD 15
Committee on Government
Overview
Renames Wesley Bolin Plaza the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza. Permits a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Charlie Kirk and a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Don Bolles.
History
A legislative act authorizes the placement of a memorial in the governmental mall. Following legislative authorization, the proponents must submit their concept, including the design, dimensions and location, to Legislative Council. Legislative Council is then responsible for determining the most appropriate location that highlights the memorial and preserves the integrity of the governmental mall. Moreover, Legislative Council can relocate any memorials in the governmental mall. The approved memorial must be completed within two years of the legislative act. All funding is the sole responsibility of the proponents. Further, the proponents are responsible for the cost to conform to the approved design following any deviation from the approved design (A.R.S. § 41-1363).
Provisions
1. Directs Legislative Council to rename Wesley Bolin Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza. (Sec. 5)
2. Authorizes Legislative Council to provide for the placement of a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Charlie Kirk in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza. (Sec. 6)
3. Authorizes Legislative Council to provide for the placement of a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Don Bolles in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza. (Sec. 7)
4. Specifies that the procedures in statute relating to monuments and memorials apply to the establishment of the memorial. (Sec. 6, 7)
5. Asserts that all fundraising and contracts related to the memorial are the proponents' sole responsibility. (Sec. 6, 7)
6. Prohibits the use of public monies for the costs of the memorial and Arizona from facilitating fundraising for the deposit of the monies. (Sec. 6, 7)
7. Repeals this legislation relating to the Don Bolles and Charlie Kirk memorials on September 30, 2029. (Sec. 6, 7)
8. Contains legislative findings clause. (Sec. 8)
9. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-4)
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