HB 2751 Initials NM/CV Page 1 Military Affairs & Public Safety ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session HB2751: appropriation; DPS; uniform allowance Sponsor: Representative Peña, LD 23 Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety Overview Appropriates $657,800 from the state General Fund (GF) to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in FY 2024 for increased uniform allowances. History In their FY 2024 Budget Request, DPS is requesting funds for their sworn uniform allowance and for three professional staff allowances; these allowances have not increased since FY 2006. General inflation has been about 52% since 2006, suggesting that an increase of about 50% is necessary to restore the purchasing power of the allowances. Provisions 1. Appropriates $657,800 from the state GF to DPS in FY 2024 for increased uniform allowances for peace officers and professional staff members. (Sec. 1) ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note