appropriation; Gila county; blight removal

HB 2665 allocated $1,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for Gila County's blight removal efforts during fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill specifically exempted this funding from standard appropriation lapsing rules under Arizona law, ensuring the money would remain available for blight removal projects. This funding would directly support Gila County in addressing deteriorated or unsafe properties within its jurisdiction. The bill failed to pass on February 19, 2025, after moving through initial House readings.