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House approves SB 85 to create state‑owned art collections inventory study with a $9,600 appropriation
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 85 creates a state‑owned collections inventory study program to modernize inventories, set standards and foster public access. Sponsor Representative Wallace described plans for a comprehensive electronic inventory and a study committee; the bill carries a $9,600 appropriation and passed unanimously.
The House approved first substitute Senate Bill 85 to establish a state‑owned collections inventory study program intended to modernize and catalog government art collections. Representative Wallace said the measure grew out of work on Capitol restoration and aims to create a comprehensive electronic inventory and plan for preservation and public access. "This particular piece of legislation establishes the state owned collections inventory study program," Wallace said.
Wallace described committee membership, suggested public–private contracting when useful, and noted the bill's intent to set standards for conservation, display and public use. Representative Allen voiced support and urged more attention to contemporary art acquisitions. Wallace said the bill includes a modest appropriation ("It's a $9,600 appropriation on it") and invited members to vote. The House passed SB 85 unanimously, 70–0; the bill will be signed by the Speaker and returned to the Senate for the president's signature.
Next steps: the committee established by the bill will develop the inventory scope, phases and implementation plan; private donations or partnerships are authorized by the bill text to supplement legislative funding.
