SB1596

Appropriation; homeless shelter services fund

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1596 establishes a homeless shelter and services fund and appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Arizona SB1596 creates the homeless shelter and services fund, administered by the Arizona Department of Housing. The fund will receive appropriations, other directed monies, and investment earnings. The state treasurer will manage investments as outlined in section 35-313, with earnings credited to the fund. The fund's monies are continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing provisions. The Department of Housing will use the fund to award grants to counties, cities, towns, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations for programs aiding unsheltered homeless individuals.

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Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Committee
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History

Feb 4

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 3

Senate

Assigned to Senate ATT Committee