The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to the Nuclear Emergency Management Fund by appropriating specific amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It would allocate $2,617,991 in FY 2026 and $2,711,339 in FY 2027 from the Fund to various agencies, including the Division of Emergency Management and the Arizona Department of Agriculture, for the implementation of off-site nuclear emergency response plans. The bill specifies the distribution of funds, including the provision of full-time equivalent positions for these agencies, and outlines the amounts designated for disbursement to Maricopa County and Buckeye departments responsible for emergency response.
Additionally, the bill introduces a new assessment against public service and municipal corporations involved in operating commercial nuclear generating stations, matching the appropriated amounts for the respective fiscal years. This assessment, along with the appropriations, is intended to ensure adequate funding for the state's nuclear emergency response efforts. The act is classified as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.