appropriation; food bank; distribution

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide details on how the funds will be used by the food bank or the exact impact on services provided.

Food Bank Funding

This bill appropriates $8 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Economic Security for fiscal year 2026-2027, which is meant to be distributed to a food bank headquartered in Mesa.

What This Bill Does

• Appropriates $8 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Economic Security for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• The money is designated for distribution to a food bank that maintains its headquarters in the city of Mesa.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who use the food bank in Mesa, Arizona
• The Department of Economic Security

Terms To Know

Department of Economic Security (DES)

A state agency that helps people with economic needs.

Fiscal Year

A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a 12-month period.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how the food bank will use the money.
• It only provides funding to one specific food bank in Mesa.

Official Summary Text

HB2919 - appropriation; food bank; distribution

Current Bill Text

HB2919 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
appropriation; food bank; distribution

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2919

Introduced by

Representative
Marshall

AN
ACT

Appropriating monies to the department of
economic security.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.
Appropriation;
department of economic security; food bank

The sum of $8,000,000 is appropriated
from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of
economic security for distribution to a food bank that maintains its
headquarters in the city of Mesa.