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AZ HB2766
Bill
Status
2/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Gillette
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the consumer remediation subaccount of the consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund to the department of veterans' services for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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Funds grants to nonprofit organizations providing evidence-based clinical care, wellness, education, peer outreach, and clinician training for active duty service members, veterans, and their families.
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Covers mental and behavioral health issues including post-traumatic stress injuries, traumatic brain injuries, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and suicidal ideation.
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Requires nonprofit organizations to administer services in partnership with qualified hospital systems and state universities, regardless of when service members served or their discharge status.
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Exempts the appropriation from lapsing requirements under Arizona Revised Statutes section 35-190.
Legislative Description
Veterans' services; behavioral health; appropriation
Mental Health
Last Action
Senate APPROP Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-1-2-0)
3/19/2024