22-3-1302. (Effective January 1, 2020) Authorization to construct Montana heritage center. (1) The department of administration is authorized to construct the Montana heritage center, which may include the remodel of the veterans' and pioneer memorial building.

(2) The department of administration shall, to the fullest extent possible, analyze, negotiate, and pursue purchasing the area bounded by Prospect avenue, 11th avenue, North Sanders street, and North Oakes street in Helena, Montana, containing approximately 9.4 acre lots, as the location of the Montana heritage center.

(3) The department of administration may construct the Montana heritage center in phases.

(4) This section constitutes legislative consent for the construction of the Montana heritage center within the meaning of 18-2-102.