Veteran retreats funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to fund veteran retreats at Camp Bliss in Walker. It directs the commissioner of administration to issue a grant to Independent Lifestyles, Inc., to cover expenses for eligible veterans and their family members. The grant reimburses the organization $850 per eligible veteran or family member per visit (up to two visits yearly) for services like therapy, transportation, and camp maintenance. Eligible veterans include former service members with a DD-214 or current active/reserve members, and family members include spouses, domestic partners, or children.