This bill proposes amendments to sections 41-861, 41-862, and 41-864 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, expanding the responsibilities for historic preservation to include "districts" alongside state agencies. The chief administrator of each state agency or district board will be responsible for the preservation of historic properties they own or control. The bill also emphasizes the need for these entities to consider the use of historic properties before acquiring or constructing new buildings and mandates that they undertake necessary preservation actions in line with professional standards recommended by the state historic preservation officer.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "district" and "district board," aligning them with existing statutes. It requires state agencies and districts to establish programs for locating and nominating properties for the Arizona register of historic places, ensuring that such properties are not inadvertently altered or allowed to deteriorate. The state historic preservation officer's review period for plans involving historic properties is also extended to include districts, ensuring that the historical and cultural significance of these properties is preserved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-861, 41-862, 41-864, 15-1401, 41-151.20