This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $15,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically for the department of health services. The funds are designated for distribution to tribal governments to support the opening or reopening of tribal assisted living facilities and tribal nursing homes within the state.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the allocation of these funds be proportional across the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, while ensuring that a minimum of $1,500,000 is specifically allocated to both the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation. This represents a significant financial commitment to enhance healthcare facilities for tribal communities, which is not currently addressed in existing law.