community colleges districts; historic preservation

HB 2537 requires Arizona community college districts and state agencies to preserve historic properties they own or control. It mandates that these entities consider using existing historic buildings before acquiring new ones, establish programs to identify and protect historic properties, and seek review from the state historic preservation officer for projects involving such properties. The bill applies specifically to community college districts (as defined in §15-1401) and state agencies, amending statutes §41-861, §41-862, and §41-864. Key provisions include inventorying historic properties, preventing unauthorized alterations or demolition, and including agency compliance in annual reports to the legislature. This bill directly affects how public institutions manage historic assets during facility planning and operations.