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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
appropriation; department of veterans' services
Purpose
Appropriates $500,000 in FY 2027 from the state General Fund (state GF) to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) to partner with an educational institution in Yavapai County to provide veterans' programs.
Background
ADVS's duties include: 1) assisting veterans, family members of veterans and dependents of veterans in presenting, providing and establishing claims, privileges, rights and benefits provided under federal, state or local law; 2) cooperating with all government and private agencies receiving services for or benefits to veterans, family members of veterans and dependents of veterans; 3) entering into agreements with veterans' organizations in Arizona that hold a charter granted by the U.S. Congress for the beneficial interest of veterans; 4) evaluating programs offered by educational institutions and training establishments pursuant to federal and state law, so that veterans and dependents of veterans may draw the educational allowance provided by federal law while pursuing approved programs; and 5) establishing an application process for the Arizona Gold Star Military Medal, verifying the eligibility of recipients and, if funding is available, awarding the Medal to an eligible individual (A.R.S. § 41-603).
H.B. 2759 appropriates $500,000 in FY 2027 from the state GF to ADVS.
Provisions
1. Appropriates $500,000 in FY 2027 from the state GF to ADVS to partner with an educational institution located in Yavapai County for the provision of veterans' programs.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
APPROP 1/28/26 DP 11-6-0-1
3rd Read 2/25/26 27-27-6
3rd Read* 3/3/26 31-23-5-0-1
*on reconsideration
Prepared by Senate Research
March 11, 2026
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