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This bill appropriates $15,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health Services, which will then distribute these funds to tribal governments. The purpose of this appropriation is to help tribal governments establish or re-establish tribal assisted living facilities and tribal nursing homes within Arizona. Assisted living facilities provide housing and support services for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, while nursing homes offer a higher level of medical care. The Department of Health Services is directed to divide the funds proportionally among tribal assisted living facilities and tribal nursing homes located in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, with a specific minimum allocation of $1,500,000 each for the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84385