SB1310 proposes to allocate $500,000 annually from the state General Fund to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office to implement the Agricultural Workforce Development Program. This appropriation would be exempt from lapsing, meaning it would not expire at the end of the fiscal year if unspent.

The bill also removes the requirement for legislative appropriation for the Cooperative Extension Office to reimburse food-producing agricultural organizations for the cost of employing apprentices. It allows the Office to use up to 10% of the appropriated funds for administrative costs associated with the program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-127
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-127