appropriation; tribal assisted living facilities

HB 2710 allocates $15 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to help tribal governments open or reopen assisted living facilities and nursing homes on tribal lands. The funds must be distributed proportionally across northern, central, and southern regions of Arizona, with at least $1.5 million specifically reserved for the Hopi Tribe and $1.5 million for the Navajo Nation. This funding directly supports tribal governments in expanding or restoring elder care services for tribal communities. The bill establishes concrete financial mechanisms to address infrastructure needs at tribal facilities without altering eligibility or service standards.