ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

HB 2614: archaeology advisory commission; continuation

Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 14

Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Overview

Continues the Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission (Commission) until July 1, 2021.

History

The Commission advises the State Historic Preservation Office on the following:

1) Conducting education programs that promote archaeology and inform the public of archaeological issues;

2) Encouraging archaeological law enforcement activities that stop pot-hunting, and other destructive activities on archaeological sites;

3) Developing a plan to protect archaeological sites and mechanisms that assist private owners of archaeological sites in managing their sites;

4) Fostering study of this state's archaeology to contribute to a better understanding of Arizona's cultural history; and

5) Archaeological activities and issues within Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-847).

The Commission will terminate on July 1, 2020 (A.R.S. § 41-3020.12).

Provisions

1. Extends, retroactively from July 1, 2020:

a) The Commission's termination date until July 1, 2021; and

b) The repeal of the Commission's statutes until January 1, 2022.

2. Declares that the Legislature continues the Commission to aid the State Historic Preservation Officer by providing expert advice in archaeological education, protection of archaeological sites and archaeological activities and issues in Arizona.

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