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AZ HB2885
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Myron Tsosie
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AI Summary
- Requires Arizona state agencies to perform a cultural impact assessment before any state project may begin
- Defines "cultural impact assessment" as a process to identify, evaluate, and manage effects of proposed projects on a community's cultural values, resources, and heritage
- Imposes a $1,500 civil penalty on contractors who ignore cultural impact assessment findings and begin work on a state project
- Applies to all state projects regardless of other existing laws
Legislative Description
Cultural impact assessment; state projects
Last Action
House read second time
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/21/2026
Appropriations1/21/2026
Government1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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