This bill appropriates funds from the nuclear emergency management fund for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, totaling $2,617,991 and $2,711,339 respectively. The allocations include $1,266,916 for the division of emergency management, $347,109 for the Arizona Department of Agriculture, and $953,966 for Maricopa County agencies involved in nuclear emergency response. Additionally, $100,000 is designated for the city of Buckeye for similar responsibilities. The bill also establishes an assessment against public service and municipal corporations involved in nuclear operations to cover these costs.

The new bill language introduces specific funding amounts and positions for various agencies, which were not detailed in the current law. It emphasizes the allocation of resources for off-site nuclear emergency response plans and specifies the roles of different departments, enhancing the framework for nuclear emergency management in Arizona. Furthermore, the bill declares itself an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately to ensure public safety.