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This bill establishes a "freedom of speech monument committee" composed of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives (who will chair the committee in alternating years), the majority and minority leaders from both the Senate and House of Representatives, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or their designee. The committee's primary duty is to nominate and approve two individuals each year, from different political parties and deceased for at least five years, to be added to a freedom of speech monument for their contributions to preserving free speech in Arizona. The bill also authorizes the legislative council to place this monument in the governmental mall, with the stipulation that no public money will be used for its placement, and all fundraising and construction costs will be the responsibility of the proponents, with the state not facilitating fundraising or establishing a state fund for deposits. This section of the bill will be repealed on September 30, 2029.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85303