HB 2612
Initials AF/LV Page 1 Appropriations
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2612: appropriation; trauma recovery center fund
Sponsor: Representative Montenegro, LD 29
Committee on Appropriations
Overview
Appropriates an unspecified amount from the state General Fund (GF) in FY 2024 to the Trauma
Recovery Center Fund (Fund) to establish a State Pilot Trauma Recovery Center (Center).
History
The Fund was established to provide grants for trauma recovery centers through the Department
of Health Services (DHS). DHS consults with a national alliance that supports the trauma recovery
centers and establishes priorities for the Fund. Trauma recovery centers qualify for grants if they
adhere to the national alliance's operational and implementation guidelines (A.R.S. § 36-4102).
DHS sets priorities for medical services, coordinates programs, and allocates resources (A.R.S.
§ 36-104).
Provisions
1. Appropriates unspecified amount from the GF in FY 2024 to the Fund. (Sec. 1)
2. Prohibits DHS from using more than 5% of the appropriation to administer the Fund. (Sec. 1)
3. Directs DHS to use the appropriation for the Center as follows:
a) A technical assistance grant;
b) Operational and service costs for three years; and
c) A grant for a public research institution to track data and report outcomes (Sec.1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note