If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $3.5 million from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically to the University of Arizona for the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA). This appropriation is intended to support research and grant programs aimed at addressing challenges in desert agriculture crop production.

Additionally, the bill includes a declaration of the Legislature's intent for this funding to be considered ongoing in future years, ensuring continued financial support for YCEDA. The new provisions will be inserted into the existing legal framework, while the current law remains unchanged.