The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding qualifying charitable organizations (QCOs) and the services they provide. Specifically, it would modify the definition of a QCO to require that these organizations must "direct or" spend at least 50% of their budget on services for Arizona residents who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, are low-income, or have a chronic illness or physical disability. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "direct," which includes providing financial or in-kind assistance to a QCO.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of "services" for QCOs to include behavioral health services, workforce readiness services, and workforce development programs, while also clarifying the definitions of these new service categories. The language regarding the types of services that QCOs can provide is updated to reflect these changes, and the requirement for services to meet "immediate basic needs" is changed to simply "basic needs." Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support provided by QCOs to vulnerable populations in Arizona while ensuring compliance with updated definitions and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 43-1088
Senate Engrossed Version: 43-1088
House Engrossed Version: 43-1088
Chaptered Version: 43-1088