REFERENCE TITLE: appropriation; veterans' services; mental health

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 4055

Introduced by

Representatives Peshlakai: Márquez

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; grants; mental health; tribal nations

A. The sum of $10,000,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of veterans' services for grants to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in this state who need a mental health counselor.

B. Of the amount appropriated in subsection A of this section, the department of veterans' services shall distribute $3,000,000 to federally recognized tribal nations within this state for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who need a mental health counselor.