ARIZONA STATE SENATE

LIAM MAHER

LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH ANALYST

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Telephone: (602) 926-3171

RESEARCH STAFF

TO:                  MEMBERS OF THE SENATE

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

DATE:            February 18, 2022

SUBJECT:      Strike everything amendment to S.B. 1536, relating to appropriation; community-based services

Purpose

            Appropriates $1,500,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) in FY 2023 to the Department of Economic Security (DES) to distribute to area agencies on aging (AAA) for home and community-based services.

Background

DES is separated into seven divisions, including the Division of Aging and Adult Services. DES administers employment services, individual and family services, income maintenance services, rehabilitation services, administrative services, manpower planning, economic opportunity services, intellectual disability and other developmental disability programs and nonmedical home and community-based services (A.R.S. § 41-1954).

            The Division of Aging and Adult Services contracts with organizations to provide homeless and domestic violence shelter services, resources for older adults, hunger relief through the state’s regional food banks and other community action programs and services. AAAs are public or nonprofit private agencies that are designated by the state to help elderly Arizonans. AAAs plan and coordinate services at the local level, advocate for older adults and offer information on programs, options and community supports (DES).

            The strike-everything amendment appropriates $1,500,000 from the state GF in FY 2023 to DES.

Provisions

1. Appropriates $1,500,000 from the state GF in FY 2023 to DES to distribute to AAAs for home and community-based services.

2. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing.

3. Declares the Legislature's intent that the appropriation be considered ongoing funding.

4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.