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This bill authorizes the Arizona legislative council to establish a memorial for Don Bolles in Wesley Bolin Plaza, following specific procedures outlined in existing state law. The memorial is intended to commemorate Don Bolles, though the bill does not provide background on who he was (though he was a well-known investigative journalist murdered in 1976). Importantly, the bill stipulates that no public funds can be used for the memorial - all fundraising, artistic design, and construction costs must be covered by private proponents of the memorial. The legislative council is permitted to assist with placement of the memorial, but cannot directly fund or fundraise for it. The authorization for this memorial is temporary, with the legislative provision set to automatically repeal on September 30, 2028, meaning supporters would need to secure funding and complete the memorial within that timeframe. This approach allows for honoring Bolles' memory while ensuring no taxpayer money is spent on the project.

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81846