ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session

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HB 2810: Mormon migration monument; governmental mall

Sponsor:  Representative Blackman, LD 6

Committee on Government

Overview

Authorizes the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to provide for the placement of a Mormon migration monument in the governmental mall.

History

Any legislative Act may authorize a monument or memorial in the governmental mall. Proponents of the monument or memorial are required to submit a proposal to ADOA for review and approval upon recommendations from the historical advisory commission. Upon approval, proponents must enter into a contract with ADOA specifying the design, dimensions, location, list of artists, contractors and subcontractors that will be employed, the minimum dollar amount required for deposit into the state monument and memorial repair fund and a verification that all employees involved in the project are insured and that the state is free of any liability regarding construction. Proponents are solely responsible for all fund-raising and administration of a fund for use for the monument or memorial (A.R.S. § 41-1363).

Provisions

1. Authorizes ADOA to provide for the placement of a Mormon migration monument in the governmental mall. (Sec. 1)

2. Specifies that procedures currently in statute apply to the placement of the monument. (Sec. 1)

3. Prohibits public monies from being used for the cost of the monument and prohibits the state from facilitating fund-raising or establishing a state fund for deposit of the monies. (Sec. 1)

4. Mandates that all fund-raising and contracts for artistic design and construction are the sole responsibility of the proponents. (Sec. 1)

5. Repeals this Act on September 30, 2023. (Sec. 1)

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