Bill > HB2245

This bill appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to Arizona's Department of Health Services (DHS) for fiscal year 2025-2026, specifically to cover the costs of issuing and renewing medical marijuana registry identification cards for veterans of the United States armed forces. The bill includes a special provision exempting this appropriation from the standard state law (section 35-190) that typically requires unspent appropriated funds to lapse or be returned to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. By creating this exemption, the funds will remain available to DHS beyond the standard fiscal year timeframe, ensuring continued support for veterans seeking medical marijuana registry cards. The bill aims to provide financial support to make medical marijuana more accessible to veterans, potentially recognizing the potential therapeutic benefits for those who have served in the military.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81990