If this bill were to become law, it would establish the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Fund, which would receive federal funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The bill mandates that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) administer this fund and ensures that the funds are continuously appropriated. Additionally, it requires AHCCCS to hold three public meetings in major metropolitan areas of Arizona to gather input on how the funds should be spent before submitting an expenditure plan to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for approval.

The bill also introduces a new requirement for annual reporting to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee regarding the use and distribution of the RHTP funds. This addition aims to enhance transparency and oversight of the funds allocated for rural health initiatives in Arizona. Overall, the bill updates current statutes by incorporating these new provisions while leaving existing laws unchanged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2920.01