Bill Text: AZ SB1431 | 2018 | Fifty-third Legislature 2nd Regular | Chaptered
Bill Title: Memorial; veterans; suicide
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-04-12 - Chapter 220 [SB1431 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2018-SB1431-Chaptered.html
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House Engrossed Senate Bill |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session 2018
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CHAPTER 220
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SENATE BILL 1431 |
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AN ACT
providing for a veterans who have died by suicide monument in the governmental mall.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Veterans of all wars who have died by suicide monument; procedures; delayed repeal
A. Pursuant to section 41‑1363, subsection A, Arizona Revised Statutes, this act authorizes the department of administration to provide for the placement in the governmental mall of an awareness monument dedicated to the commemoration of veterans of all wars who have died by suicide due to unresolved post‑traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this monument is also to raise awareness of the veteran suicide epidemic and educate the public on post‑traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries that affect many combat veterans.
B. The procedures prescribed in section 41‑1363, Arizona Revised Statutes, apply to the establishment of the monument.
C. Public monies are not authorized for the costs of the monument. All fund‑raising and contracts for artistic design and construction of the monument are the sole responsibility of the proponents. This state may not facilitate fund‑raising or establish a state fund for the deposit of the monies.
D. This section is repealed from and after September 30, 2021.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 12, 2018.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 13, 2018.
