Purpose

This bill would provide a specific, one-time grant from state funds to support veterans. It appropriates money to the commissioner of veterans affairs to fund a grant to Eagles Healing Nest, with the goal of helping veterans who are dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or addiction.

Main Provisions

• Amount and source: Appropriates $300,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Recipient: Grant to Eagles Healing Nest, administered through the commissioner of veterans affairs.
• Purpose: To provide support and services to veterans suffering from PTSD, anxiety, or addiction.
• Timing: This is a one-time appropriation (not ongoing funded).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Adds a one-time appropriation rather than creating ongoing funding or establishing new permanent programs. (No other statutory changes are described in the text provided.)

Fiscal Impact

• One-time cost of $300,000 in fiscal year 2026, funded from the general fund.
• Potential administrative costs are not specified in the text.

Rationale and Context

• Aims to address needs of veterans facing PTSD, anxiety, and addiction by funding a dedicated program through Eagles Healing Nest, using state funds to provide targeted services.

Relevant Terms general fund commissioner of veterans affairs Eagles Healing Nest grant veterans PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) anxiety addiction fiscal year 2026 one-time appropriation