emergency management assistance; reimbursement

This bill creates a revolving fund to help pay for costs when Arizona sends emergency aid to other states or reimburses local partners for their assistance. The money in the fund comes from state appropriations and reimbursements for past aid efforts and is managed by the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. It specifically allows the state to cover expenses incurred while helping other states during emergencies or natural disasters, as well as reimbursing counties, cities, utilities, and tribes that have signed mutual aid agreements. Because the fund is continuously appropriated, the money does not expire at the end of the fiscal year, ensuring resources remain available for future requests.