HB 2233 Summary

• Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2018-2019 to the secretary of state for 2020 Census communication and outreach efforts.

• Secretary of state shall distribute $1,000,000 to counties on a pro rata basis according to population and $1,000,000 to cities and towns on a pro rata basis according to population.

• Counties, cities, and towns receiving funds must use monies solely for communication and outreach efforts to increase census response rates and accuracy, with a focus on hard-to-count populations.

• Appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions under Arizona Revised Statutes section 35-190, allowing unexpended funds to carry forward.