The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by appropriating $1,255,500 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the State Treasurer. This funding is designated for distribution to the Town of Queen Creek to support the establishment of a three-year pilot program for the Queen Creek Police Department (QCPD) focused on specialized law enforcement. The program aims to address several key areas, including the prevention of runaway youth incidents, protection of at-risk youth from exploitation, enhancement of the police department's investigative capabilities, strengthening collaboration with care providers and state agencies, and the production of a model framework for statewide replication.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from the lapsing provisions outlined in section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the allocated funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Overall, the bill introduces new language to the statutes while leaving existing laws unchanged.