Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no specific effective date is provided in the excerpt.
HB4055: Funding Mental Health Grants for Veterans
This bill provides $10 million to the Department of Veterans' Services to create grants for veterans in Arizona with post-traumatic stress disorder who need mental health counseling.
What This Bill Does
- Appropriates $10,000,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- Sends money to the Department of Veterans' Services to create grants.
- Provides funds specifically for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who need a mental health counselor.
- Requires $3,000,000 of the total amount to go directly to federally recognized tribal nations in Arizona.
Who It Names or Affects
- Veterans living in Arizona with post-traumatic stress disorder
- The Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS)
- Federally recognized tribal nations within Arizona
Terms To Know
- Appropriation
- An official act by the legislature to set aside money for a specific purpose.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- A mental health condition mentioned in this bill as the reason veterans may need counseling grants.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list specific rules for how individuals apply for these grants.
- It is unclear if other mental health conditions besides PTSD are covered by this money.
- The effective date of the bill is not listed in the provided material.