This bill proposes the establishment of the Arizona fire service station equipment fund, which will be funded through legislative appropriations and administered by the department of administration. The fund is designed to provide grants to fire districts, tribal governments, and municipalities for the purchase of kitchen equipment and supplies for fire stations. The bill specifies that at least 25% of the grant funds must be allocated to fire districts, and applicants will need to submit a prescribed application form to access these funds.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the newly established fund. This appropriation is exempt from the usual provisions regarding lapsing of appropriations, ensuring that the funds remain available for their intended purpose without the risk of being returned to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-710.04