If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $500,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS). This funding is designated for awarding grants to nonprofit veterans' organizations that are physically located in counties with populations of fewer than 500,000 and that assist veterans in securing housing or employment benefits. The bill specifies that these grants will be awarded in accordance with competitive grant solicitation requirements.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts the appropriation from lapsing until June 30, 2027, thereby allowing the funds to remain available for use beyond the typical fiscal year constraints. The language of the bill modifies existing statutes by inserting new provisions regarding the appropriation and grant criteria while retaining the current framework for nonprofit veterans' organizations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-116