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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
Charlie Kirk; Don Bolles; memorial
Purpose
Renames the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza. Authorizes the Legislative Council to provide for the placement of a Don Bolles Memorial and Charlie Kirk Memorial in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza.
Background
A monument or memorial may only be located in the Governmental Mall after authorization by the Legislature. After legislative authorization for construction, the Legislative Council must review the concept submitted by proponents, determine the most appropriate location and approve the final design. Before construction of a monument or memorial, the proponents must enter into a contract with the Legislative Council specifying the conditions of the design, dimensions and location of the monument or memorial, a list of the artists, contractors that will be employed, the minimum dollar amount required for deposit in the State Monument and Memorial Repair Fund and required liability insurance. Any approved monument or memorial must be completed and dedicated to Arizona within two years of the effective date of the legislative act authorizing the memorial. Public monies may not be used for the costs of creating and developing a memorial. All fundraising and contracts for artistic design and construction of the memorial are the sole responsibility of the memorial's proponents (A.R.S. § 41-1363).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires the Legislative Council to designate the Wesley Bolin Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza.
2. Authorizes the Legislative Council to provide for the placement of a Charlie Kirk Memorial in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza.
3. Authorizes the Legislative Council to provide for the placement of a Don Bolles Memorial in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza.
4. Prohibits the use of public monies for the cost of memorial placement.
5. Specifies that all fundraising and contracts for the artistic design and construction of the memorial are the sole responsibility of the proponents of the memorial.
6. Contains a statement of legislative findings.
7. Repeals the authorization for the Charlie Kirk Memorial and Don Bolles Memorial on September 30, 2029.
8. Makes technical and conforming changes.
9. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 9, 2026
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