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, as specified in A. It establishes that the procedures outlined in section 41-1363 of the Arizona Revised Statutes will apply to the memorial's establishment, ensuring that all fundraising and contracts for its design and construction are the sole responsibility of the memorial's proponents, as stated in C. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of public funds for the memorial's costs and disallows the state from facilitating fundraising or creating a state fund for monetary deposits. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that the authorization for the memorial will be repealed after September 30, 2028, as noted in D. It also contains a statement recognizing the significance of the memorial in honor of Don Bolles, an investigative journalist who was killed in a car bombing, which is highlighted in The legislature finds that the memorial authorized by this act is in recognition of Don Bolles.... Overall, these updates aim to formalize the process for establishing the memorial while ensuring that it is funded and managed independently of state resources.

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