This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating an additional $500,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to the University of Arizona specifically for the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS). This appropriation is intended to support the operations and responsibilities of the AZGS, which include providing geological information and advice on mineral and land resources in Arizona.

The bill will insert new language into the existing statutes, specifically stating that the sum of $500,000 is allocated for the AZGS, which is established under section 27-102 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. There are no deletions from the current law, and the existing provisions regarding the AZGS remain unchanged.