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Read. Follow. Verify.Arizona appropriates $10 million for veterans' mental health counselors and tribal nation grants
Last action · February 11, 2026: House Second ReadingSponsors: Mae Peshlakai and 1 other
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What This Bill Proposed
Arizona appropriates $10 million from the state general fund for 2026-2027 to the Department of Veterans' Services to fund mental health counselors for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Of this total, $3,000,000 is specifically designated for distribution to within the state.
The measure establishes a dedicated funding stream specifically directed toward mental health support services for state veterans, with a mandated allocation for indigenous tribal communities.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
They are eligible to receive grant-funded mental health counseling support.
Federally recognized tribal nations within this state
They receive a designated distribution of $3,000,000 for veterans needing mental health counselors.
Department of Veterans' Services
The department receives the appropriated funds and is tasked with distributing grants to eligible veterans and tribal nations.
Key Facts
- Appropriation Amount & Timing: The bill appropriates $10,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027.
- Target Beneficiaries: Funds are allocated to the Department of Veterans' Services for grants to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who need a mental health counselor.
- Tribal Nation Allocation: Out of the total appropriation, $3,000,000 must be distributed by the department to federally recognized tribal nations within the state for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder needing mental health counseling.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · on the House floor.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 11, 2026HouseFloorHouse Second Reading
- Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse First Reading
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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