FailedFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: Tracy McCreery (D)
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Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill would establish a State Office of Archaeology within the Department of Natural Resources, headed by a professional archaeologist, to oversee statewide preservation of archaeological and paleontological resources. It would coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office and various federal agencies, handling site surveys, protection measures, and artifact curation. The measure failed after a second reading and referral to a Senate committee.
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