appropriation; Arizona historical society; operations

Plain English Breakdown

The bill states an 'intent' for ongoing funding but does not legally guarantee future appropriations.

HB4062: Funding for Arizona Historical Society Operations

This bill gives $775,500 from the state general fund to the Arizona Historical Society for continued operations and public services in fiscal year 2026-2027.

What This Bill Does

• Sets aside $775,500 for the Arizona Historical Society.
• Takes money from the state general fund.
• Pays for continued daily operations and public services.
• Applies to fiscal year 2026-2027.
• States that lawmakers intend this funding to continue in future years.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Arizona Historical Society

Terms To Know

Appropriation

An official act by lawmakers to set aside money for a specific purpose.

State General Fund

The main account where the state keeps most of its tax revenue and other income.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not list specific projects or services the money must pay for.
• Future funding depends on lawmakers approving it again in later years, as this is stated only as an intent.
• No effective date is listed in this text excerpt.

Official Summary Text

HB4062 - appropriation; Arizona historical society; operations

Current Bill Text

HB4062 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
appropriation; Arizona historical society; operations

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 4062

Introduced by

Representatives
Connolly: Garcia

AN
ACT

Appropriating monies to the arizona
historical society.

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

Section 1.
Appropriation;
Arizona historical society; continued operations and public services; intent

A. The sum of $775,500 is
appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the
Arizona historical society for continued operations and public services.

B. The legislature intends
that the appropriation made in subsection A of this section be considered
ongoing funding in future years.