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SGA 9206

In Committee

Senate

ALLYSON L. BROOKS

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  1. Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
  2. Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
  3. Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
  4. Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
  5. Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
  6. Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
Last Action: March 3, 2025
Status: S Confirmed
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AI Analysis

This analysis was generated by AI and may contain errors. It is not legal advice. Always refer to the official bill text for authoritative information.

This bill reappoints Allyson L. Brooks as Director of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for a term that ends when the governor decides. It does not change the department’s functions or authority—only its leadership appointment.

  • Reappoints Allyson L. Brooks as Director of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
  • Sets the term length to expire at the governor's pleasure, meaning the director serves at the discretion of the governor and can be replaced at any time.
  • Maintains the existing statutory structure for the department and its leadership role under state law.

Who is affected

  • Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation staff and volunteers — The Director of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is responsible for overseeing the state's preservation of archaeological sites, historic landmarks, and cultural resources. This reappointment ensures continuity in leadership for these programs.
  • Tribes, local governments, and developers — Tribes, local governments, researchers, and developers who interact with the department on cultural resource reviews, permits, or preservation projects will continue to work with the same director during this term.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM

Who Is Most Affected

Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation staff and volunteersPositive Impact

Staff and volunteers benefit from continuity in leadership and program stability, reducing uncertainty about shifts in priorities or staffing policies.

Tribes, local governments, and developersPositive Impact

Tribes, local governments, and developers benefit from predictable continuity in regulatory review processes and consistency in how cultural resource policies are interpreted and applied.

Office of the GovernorMixed Impact

The governor gains flexibility in executive branch leadership, but this bill does not alter that authority—it simply renews it for an indefinite term at the governor’s discretion.

General publicMixed Impact

General public may benefit indirectly from continued stewardship of state historic and archaeological resources, though this bill has no direct impact on public access, funding, or policy.

Private sector (non-development)Mixed Impact

No direct impact on private businesses beyond those already interacting with DAHP—no regulatory or fiscal changes are introduced.