AZ SB1285

Appropriates $12,500,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for grants to fire districts for wildfire readiness and response.

Requires equal allocation of appropriated monies across the five fire management districts designated by the department.

Limits grant awards to fire districts currently designated by the department as fire cooperators.

Restricts grant fund use to purchasing type 3 fire engines, type 6 fire engines, and tactical water tenders.

Appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona Trail Fund and exempts this appropriation from lapsing provisions.