This bill proposes several updates to current statutes, primarily focusing on appropriations and reporting requirements for various state departments and programs. Key additions include new funding allocations for the Acupuncture Board of Examiners, the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), and the Department of Economic Security (DES), as well as mandates for specific reporting on expenditures and program outcomes. For instance, ADOA is required to report on funds from the Maricopa County Special Health Care District and distribute appropriations to police and fire departments, while DES must submit reports on employment classifications and service utilization under the Developmental Disabilities Program.
Additionally, the bill removes the ability for the Secretary of State (SOS) to spend funds on legal expenses for conflict counsel and prohibits the SOS from placing restrictions on federal funds related to HAVA monies. It also introduces new appropriations for various initiatives, such as $10,000,000 from the Border Security Fund for coordinated reentry planning services and $1,225,000 for a veterans center in Pinal County. Overall, these updates aim to enhance accountability, ensure effective fund utilization, and improve transparency across state agencies and programs.