SB 1834 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

capital outlay; 2026-2027; appropriations

This bill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support capital projects across multiple Arizona agencies, including major maintenance for state buildings, highway construction, and the development of a veterans' home facility. It allocates specific amounts to the Department of Administration for building repairs, the Department of Corrections for facility renewal, and the Department of Transportation for statewide highway planning and construction. Additionally, the legislation establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Transportation to provide financial updates on highway expenses and debt obligations to legislative and executive officials. The bill also sets conditions for the veterans' home project, requiring federal funding commitments and site approval before any state money can be spent.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026

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Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to a Senate Engrossed version, adding new substantive provisions for the Department of Transportation while retaining existing funding for veterans' services and building renewal. The most significant change is the addition of new reporting requirements and a specific exemption from capital review for Department of Transportation projects, alongside a new appropriation for rural transportation funds. These changes aim to streamline highway construction oversight and provide additional funding for rural transit needs.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new reporting mandates for the Department of Transportation regarding debt and construction expenses, and a new appropriation for the State Match Advantage for Rural Transportation Fund.

REQUIREMENT

Added new reporting requirements for the Department of Transportation to submit detailed data on highway construction expenses, capital outlay information for multiple fiscal years, and outstanding debt balances by November 1, 2026.

Added a requirement for the Department of Transportation to report on the status of aviation grant awards and distributions by December 31, 2026.

EXEMPTIONS

Added an exemption from the joint committee on capital review for the Department of Transportation's statewide highway construction appropriation.

FISCAL

Added a new $26,300,000 appropriation for the State Match Advantage for Rural Transportation Fund in fiscal year 2028-2029.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a typo in the fiscal year for the veterans' home facility appropriation from 2027-2028 to 2028-2029.

Adjusted the bill's title and header information to reflect the Senate Engrossed version status.

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Committee

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

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Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor