This bill proposes several appropriations to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for the fiscal year 2025-2026, aimed at enhancing support for reserve service members. Specifically, it includes funding for wireless networking technology, reimbursement for personal computer use, a lodging-in-kind program for drills, and upgrades to HVAC units at training centers. These appropriations are intended to improve the overall readiness and morale of service members by addressing their technological and logistical needs.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriations made in subsections A through D are exempt from the lapsing provisions of section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. It also expresses the legislature's intent for the funding in subsection A to be considered ongoing in future years. The act is designated as the "Arizona National Guard Service Member Morale and Readiness Act."