ARIZONA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SB 1431: memorial; veterans; suicide |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Barto, LD 15 BILL STATUS: Chaptered
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Relating to an awareness monument for
veterans who have died by suicide.
Provisions
1. Authorizes ADOA to provide for the placement of an awareness monument in the governmental mall commemorating veterans who have died by suicide due to unresolved post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies that the purpose of the monument is to raise awareness of the veteran suicide epidemic and educate the public on post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries that affect many combat veterans. (Sec. 1)
3. Specifies that all fundraising and contracts for artistic design and construction of the monument are the sole responsibility of the proponents. (Sec. 1)
4. Contains a repeal date of October 1, 2021. (Sec. 1)
Current Law
All monuments and memorials in the governmental mall must be authorized by legislation. For a monument or memorial to be placed in the government mall, the proponents must first submit a concept to ADOA for the design and location for the memorial. ADOA must then review the concept and determine the most appropriate location and dimensions for placement in the governmental mall. After the review, ADOA must submit its recommendations to the GMC. Once the review and recommendation process is completed, ADOA and the GMC must finalize the plans for the monument and the proponents of the bill must enter into a contract with ADOA specifying the conditions of the design, dimensions, location of the monument or memorial and other specified information. The approved monument must be built within two years of the effective authorization date (A.R.S § 41-1363).
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Fifty-third Legislature SB 1431
Second Regular Session Version 4: Chaptered
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