Exposition Park: Holocaust memorial.

Assembly Members Gabriel and Bauer-Kahan have put forward legislation authorizing the Natural Resources Agency to establish a Holocaust memorial at Exposition Park through a noncompetitive grant to a qualified nonprofit organization representing Holocaust victims and survivors.

The bill creates a framework for planning, constructing, and maintaining the memorial through collaboration between the nonprofit organization, Natural Resources Agency, Department of General Services, and Legislature. The nonprofit must ensure the memorial aligns with Exposition Park's operating policies while the Department of General Services oversees construction compliance and safety standards. The bill specifies that the memorial's location should allow adequate visitor access and incorporate design elements that facilitate education about the Holocaust and contemporary antisemitism.

Before construction can begin, the nonprofit organization must prepare detailed documentation including construction plans, contractor information, insurance requirements, and inspection protocols. The organization must also develop an agreement outlining long-term maintenance and security measures for the memorial. Implementation of these provisions requires specific appropriation through the state budget or other legislative action.