The proposed bill would update current statutes by authorizing the placement of a memorial dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers in Wesley Bolin Plaza, officially naming it the "Buffalo Soldiers Arizona territory monument." It specifies that the procedures outlined in existing law regarding monuments and memorials will apply to this new memorial. Additionally, the bill asserts that all funding and contracts related to the memorial will be the sole responsibility of its proponents, prohibiting the use of public funds for its costs and preventing the state from facilitating fundraising efforts.
Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that will repeal this authorization on September 30, 2027, effectively setting a time limit on the memorial's establishment under this act. Overall, the bill introduces new language to the statutes while maintaining the existing framework for memorials and monuments.