If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by adding new appropriations for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) specifically for the maintenance and operation of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The bill includes an appropriating monies to the department of public safety and specifies that A. The sum of $250,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the department of public safety for maintenance and operation of the civil air patrol. This represents a significant increase from the ongoing appropriation of $144,000 that DPS currently receives for CAP. Additionally, the bill expresses the B. The legislature intends that the appropriation made in subsection A of this section be considered ongoing funding in future years. This change aims to ensure that the funding for CAP is sustained beyond the initial fiscal year, thereby enhancing the operational capabilities of the Civil Air Patrol in Arizona. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster support for CAP through increased financial resources and a commitment to ongoing funding.