SB 1685
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
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SB 1685: veterans' donations fund; grants
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19
Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety
Overview
Modifies statute relating to the distribution of Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund (Fund)
monies by the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS).
History
The Fund provides monies for programs that benefit veterans and their families throughout
Arizona. The Fund consists of monies, gifts and contributions donated to ADVS and donations
made through the purchase of various special license plates relating to the military. The
assets held in the account can only be used to benefit veterans in Arizona through small
grants and large grants, each with its own documented application process (A.R.S. § 41-608;
ADVS, Donation Fund).
Monies in the Fund are non-lapsing and continuously appropriated. ADVS must adopt rules
or policies for grants of less than $5,000 that encourage as much competition as practicable
(A.R.S. § 41-608).
Provisions
1. Prohibits ADVS from denying or refusing to award a grant to an applicant because the
applicant had previously received a grant. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires ADVS to annually award at least $2,000,000 or the Fund balance, whichever is
less. (Sec. 1)
3. Requires ADVS to publish a list of grant recipients on its website. (Sec. 1)
4. Directs ADVS, beginning in FY 2026, to submit a report to specified members of the
executive and legislative branches on the number of veterans who received services
through organizations that were awarded grants. (Sec. 1)
5. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
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