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AZ HB2537

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Extends state historic preservation requirements to Arizona community college districts, requiring district boards to be responsible for preserving historic properties they own or control
  • Requires community college districts to consider using available historic properties before acquiring, constructing, or leasing new buildings
  • Mandates districts establish programs to locate, inventory, and nominate qualifying properties to the Arizona Register of Historic Places
  • Prohibits districts from inadvertently transferring, selling, demolishing, or substantially altering historic properties
  • Gives the State Historic Preservation Officer 30 working days to review and comment on any district plans involving properties on or potentially qualifying for the Arizona Register of Historic Places

Legislative Description

Community colleges districts; historic preservation

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Regulatory Oversight1/20/2026
Education1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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