The bill proposes an appropriation of $235,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026. This funding is designated for the commissioner of administration to collaborate with the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to reinstall the previously displayed statue of Christopher Columbus on the State Capitol Mall.

This legislative action reflects a commitment to restoring the statue, which has been a subject of public discourse and debate. The bill emphasizes the importance of arts and cultural heritage in the state, as it seeks to allocate resources for the reinstatement of a historical monument.