Arizona 2024 Regular Session

Arizona House Bill HB2319

Introduced

1/17/24

Introduced

1/17/24

Caption

Appropriation; heritage fund

Impact

The passage of HB2319 is expected to have a significant positive impact on state laws related to the funding of local parks and heritage sites. By ensuring that funding is designated and considered ongoing, the bill aims to provide a stable financial base for operations and improvements in Arizona's state parks. This funding is crucial for maintenance, conservation efforts, and the promotion of these recreational areas, which serve both residents and tourists alike.

Summary

House Bill 2319 focuses on the appropriation of funds from the Arizona state general fund to support the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund. Specifically, the bill proposes to allocate $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The intent behind this appropriation is to ensure ongoing funding for the heritage fund in future years, demonstrating a legislative commitment to preserving and promoting the state's parks and heritage sites.

Contention

While there are no explicit points of contention identified within the provided excerpts, the discussion surrounding funding allocations can often be polarizing among legislators. Decisions about appropriations can lead to debates over priorities in state spending, particularly when balancing the needs of various sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure against environmental and recreational funding. The ongoing funding commitment for the heritage fund may also elicit considerations regarding its long-term sustainability without impacting other essential state services.

Latest AZ HB2319 Activity

View All Events: AZ 2024 Regular Session HB2319

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AZ HB2281

Arizona state parks heritage fund

AZ HCR2011

Arizona state parks heritage fund

AZ SB1277

technical correction; heritage fund; audit

AZ HB2519

appropriation; water conservation grant fund

AZ HF3879

Outdoor heritage fund; prior appropriations extended and modified, and money appropriated.

AZ SF770

Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation and certain land leveraging for federal grant funds authorization provision

AZ HB1175

An Act For The Department Of Parks, Heritage, And Tourism - Division Of Heritage Appropriation For The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

AZ SF106

Outdoor heritage fund or clean water fund appropriation recipient additional requirements required

AZ HB2727

appropriations; health innovation trust fund

AZ HB2593

appropriation; psychiatry access lines

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