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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
technical
correction; double punishment.
(NOW: appropriation; nonprofit veterans organization)
Purpose
Appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) in FY 2026 to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) to award grants to nonprofit veterans' organizations in counties with a population of fewer than 500,000 persons that assist with housing or employment benefits.
Background
ADVS duties include: 1) assisting veterans, veterans' family members and veterans' dependents with claims, privileges, rights and benefits provided under federal, state or local law; 2) cooperating with government and private agencies receiving services for or benefits to veterans, veterans' family members and veterans' dependents; 3) entering into agreements with veterans' organizations in Arizona that hold a charter granted by the U.S. Congress for the beneficial interest of veterans; 4) evaluating programs offered by educational institutions and training establishments, so that veterans and veterans' dependents may draw the educational allowance provided by federal law while pursuing approved programs; and 5) establishing an application process for the Arizona Gold Star Military Medal, verifying the eligibility of recipients and, if funding is available, awarding the Medal to an eligible individual (A.R.S. § 41-603).
H.B. 2933 appropriates $500,000 from the state GF in FY 2026 to ADVS to award grants to qualifying nonprofit veterans' organizations.
Provisions
a) are physically located in counties with a population of fewer than 500,000 persons; and
b) assist veterans in securing housing or employment benefits.
2. Stipulates that grants are awarded in accordance with competitive grant solicitation requirements.
3. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing until July 1, 2027.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
PSLE 2/20/25 DPA/SE 8-0-5-2
3rd Read 3/4/25 48-9-3
Prepared by Senate Research
March 13, 2025
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