light rail; public monies; prohibition

SB 1222 prohibits using public funds to extend Phoenix's light rail service to a specific area bounded by 17th Avenue (east), Adams and Van Buren Streets (north), 18th Avenue (west), and Jefferson and Jackson Streets (south). It also bans such extensions within 50 linear yards of this defined zone. The bill directly affects the Phoenix light rail system and any public entity seeking to fund new service in these areas. This policy change restricts where public transportation dollars can be allocated for light rail expansion.