House Engrossed

veterans' services; behavioral health; appropriation

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2024

HOUSE BILL 2766

An Act

appropriating monies to the department of veterans' services.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Appropriation; department of veterans' services; mental and behavioral health; exemption

A. The sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated from the consumer remediation subaccount of the consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund established by section 44-1531.02, Arizona Revised Statutes, in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the department of veterans' services for grants to fund nonprofit organizations that deliver evidence-based clinical care, wellness, education, peer outreach and clinician training for the benefit of active duty service members, veterans and the families of active duty service members and veterans who are impacted by mental and behavioral health issues, including any of the following:

1. Post-traumatic stress injuries.

2. Traumatic brain injuries.

3. Depression.

4. Anxiety.

5. Substance use disorder.

6. Suicidal ideation.

B. Nonprofit organizations shall administer the services described pursuant to subsection A of this section in partnership with qualified hospital systems and state universities, regardless of when the veterans or active duty service members served in the military or discharge status.

C. The appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.