This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $5,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM). The funds are designated for distribution to the City of Payson specifically for a fire contingency program. This new allocation aims to enhance fire management and preparedness in the region.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the appropriation and its intended use, while the existing statutes regarding the responsibilities and functions of the DFFM remain unchanged. The bill does not delete any current legal language but adds provisions to ensure that the funding is clearly allocated for the fire contingency program in Payson.