appropriation; wildfire readiness and response

SB 1285 appropriates $12.5 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. This funding will be allocated equally to five designated fire management districts (only to currently recognized "fire cooperators") to purchase specific wildfire response equipment, including Type 3 fire engines, Type 6 fire engines, and tactical water tenders. The bill also appropriates $250,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund with an exemption from standard appropriation lapsing rules. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely directing state resources for wildfire equipment procurement.