general appropriations act; 2026-2027
What changed between versions
Funding for the State Department of Corrections was restructured to clarify that private prison staff stipends cannot exceed the amounts given to department staff, and new reporting requirements were added for bed capacity and inmate health care performance.
New funding lines were added for the Arizona Commerce Authority to support trade offices in Frankfurt, Israel, Mexico, and Asia, along with a new Advanced Air Mobility initiative.
Disaster relief funding for Gila County was increased to $10 million, with specific distribution amounts allocated to the Town of Miami, City of Globe, and Gila County itself.
Funding for the Department of Child Safety was reorganized to separate line items for caseworkers, out-of-home placements, and various support services, while maintaining the total appropriation amount.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture was granted authority to use up to $250,000 from the commercial feed trust fund for two new FTE positions related to screwworm response and foreign animal disease monitoring.
Funding for the Acupuncture Board of Examiners and other smaller boards was adjusted to reflect updated FTE positions and lump sum appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Reporting deadlines and formats were adjusted for multiple agencies, including the Department of Administration and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, to ensure timely submission of expenditure plans and performance reports.
