Bill > HB0388

This bill amends Section 9-8a-203 of Utah state law to expand and refine the duties of the state historic preservation office. The changes include adding new responsibilities such as conducting a statewide public awareness media campaign to educate the public about cultural sites, their legal protection, and how to report criminal acts related to these sites. The bill also introduces requirements for providing educational seminars and training to various agencies and organizations about preserving and protecting cultural sites. Additionally, the bill clarifies and slightly modifies existing duties related to creating and maintaining inventories of cemeteries, including establishing a public electronic record of cemetery and burial locations and providing matching grants to various entities for cemetery maintenance and preservation. The bill also updates language to make certain phrases more precise, such as specifying "the state agency's, federal agency's, and local government's" historic preservation responsibilities. The amendments aim to enhance archaeological resource protection, improve public education about cultural sites, and support the maintenance of historic cemeteries. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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