REFERENCE TITLE: appropriation; veterans' services; mental health

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session 2025

HB 2320

Introduced by Representatives Gillette: Biasiucci, Kupper;  Senator Angius

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 2025-2026 to the department of veterans' services for grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver evidence-based, trauma informed, clinical care, physical fitness and strength conditioning training from a certified strength and conditioning specialist, mindful movement classes, nutritional guidance from a registered dietician, wellness, education, peer outreach, programming for Native American veterans, and clinician training for the benefit of active duty service members, veterans of all eras and discharge status, and their families, 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 in subsection A of this section in partnership with qualified hospital systems within this state and state universities, regardless of the dates the veterans or active duty service members served in the military or were discharged or separated from service.

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.