If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by authorizing the Legislative Council to facilitate the placement of a memorial dedicated to Don Bolles in Wesley Bolin Plaza. The bill specifies that the procedures outlined in A.R.S. § 41-1363 for constructing monuments or memorials will apply to this memorial. Additionally, it prohibits the use of public funds for the memorial's costs, stating that all fundraising and contracts for its design and construction will be the sole responsibility of the memorial's proponents. The state is also restricted from facilitating fundraising or establishing a state fund for monetary deposits related to the memorial.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that the authorization for the memorial will be repealed after September 30, 2028. It also contains a statement of legislative findings recognizing Don Bolles as a respected Arizona reporter who was killed in a car bombing nearly fifty years ago due to his investigative work. Overall, the bill aims to honor Bolles' legacy while ensuring that the financial responsibilities for the memorial do not fall on the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2907.13
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2907.13