SB 1859 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

state budget implementation; 2026-2027.

SB 1859 outlines the powers and duties of the Arizona state department for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, focusing on improving information technology management across state agencies. The bill requires agencies to adopt statewide technical standards, submit annual technology plans, and undergo strict review for projects costing between $25,000 and $1 million, with larger projects needing independent third-party reviews. It also grants the department authority to temporarily suspend funding for at-risk projects and mandates the use of unrestricted federal monies for essential government services starting in July 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jun 9, 2026 Last action Jun 11, 2026

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Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized from an 'Introduced Version' to a 'Senate Engrossed Version,' adding new statutory duties for the state IT department and modifying funding rules. The most significant policy change is the addition of 15 new duties for the IT department, including managing enterprise infrastructure, establishing an online code directory, and suspending access to systems during security threats. Additionally, the bill now allows the budget stabilization fund to exceed its usual 10% limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and permits unrestricted federal funds to be used for essential government services retroactively.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded significantly by adding new operational responsibilities for the state IT department, including infrastructure management, online code directories, and security access controls.

REQUIREMENT

Added 15 new duties for the IT department, such as managing enterprise infrastructure, creating an online directory of laws, and suspending system access during security threats.

FISCAL

Modified the budget stabilization fund rules to allow it to exceed the standard 10% limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and prevent surplus transfers to the general fund.

Added authority to use unrestricted federal monies received between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, specifically for paying essential government services.

TIMELINE

Extended the retroactive application of the federal monies section to include the period starting June 30, 2026.

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Jun 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

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Jun 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

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