Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2897: appropriation; Kin Dah Lichii community

HB 2897 appropriates $1.8 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to build a 3,000-square-foot classroom within the Kin Dah Lichii Community, managed by the Department of Administration. The bill directly funds construction of a single classroom facility for the community. This is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes beyond allocating state resources for this specific infrastructure project. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House First and Second Reading).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.8M from state fund for classroom construction, directly funding public infrastructure under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.8M for classroom construction in Kin Dah Lichii Community, directly funding educational infrastructure and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2306: appropriation; Apache county; rural routes

This bill appropriates $665,000 from the state highway fund for Apache County to improve rural school bus routes and stabilize soil along those routes. Apache County must contribute at least $60,000 in local matching funds to access the state money. The funds are exempt from standard budget lapsing rules, ensuring they remain available for the project. This directly affects Apache County's transportation planning and school bus operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $665k from state highway fund for school bus route improvements, directly funding a public service with local matching requirement and budget exemption.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school transportation infrastructure ($665k for rural bus routes/stabilization), directly supporting K-12 student access and school operations per topic description.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds rural school bus route improvements and soil stabilization via highway fund, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Transportation Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2285: appropriation; Fort Defiance; streetlights

HB 2285 appropriates $3.5 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation. This funding will be distributed to the Fort Defiance chapter of the Navajo Nation to install solar streetlights along BIA Routes N110, N7, and N12 in Fort Defiance. The bill directly affects the Navajo Nation community in Fort Defiance by providing resources for infrastructure improvements on these specific routes. As a funding measure, it does not create new policy but allocates state funds for a defined project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3.5M from state general fund for infrastructure project, directly allocating budget resources to public service improvement.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds solar streetlights installation, directly investing in renewable energy infrastructure for Navajo Nation community on specified routes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds solar streetlights on Navajo Nation routes, directly improving transportation infrastructure and safety per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Solar

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2859: appropriation; ADOT; Rodeo Road.

HB 2859 appropriates $2,457,100 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically designated for the city of Williams to complete pavement replacement and a trail connector project on Rodeo Road. The bill directly affects Williams residents and infrastructure by providing state funds for this local transportation improvement. As a funding measure, it does not create new policy or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for public infrastructure project, advancing government spending on essential services per budget & taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds pavement replacement and trail connector on Rodeo Road, directly advancing local transportation infrastructure through state appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2884: appropriation; Black Mesa; veterans center

HB 2884 appropriates $2.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Veterans' Services. This funding will be distributed to the Black Mesa Chapter of the Navajo Nation to survey, design, and construct a veterans center specifically for that chapter. The bill directly affects the Black Mesa Chapter by providing resources for a dedicated facility serving Navajo veterans in that area. It represents a concrete allocation of state funds for infrastructure development, not a policy change in law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M from state general fund to fund veterans center construction, directly advancing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 2884 appropriates $2.5M to fund construction of a Navajo veterans center, directly advancing veteran services infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1273: appropriation; Olga Frontage Road

SB 1273 appropriates $14 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The funds are specifically for pavement rehabilitation work on Olga Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon. This bill directly affects ADOT's infrastructure maintenance budget and the communities along that road segment. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $14M from state general fund for ADOT road maintenance, directly increasing infrastructure budget allocation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds pavement rehabilitation on Olga Frontage Road, directly advancing transportation infrastructure maintenance per bill's allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 1251: appropriation; department of gaming; telehealth

SB 1251 appropriates $2 million annually from the state lottery fund for a telehealth pilot program targeting problem gambling in Arizona. It directs the Department of Gaming to develop a mobile app offering free, no-cost access to self-guided tools, real-time urge monitoring, expert-developed educational content, family support interfaces, and integration with existing state treatment programs for residents struggling with gambling issues. The bill requires the Department to submit annual reports on program usage and outcomes to state leaders starting in 2026. This is a funding and program implementation measure, not a policy change affecting broader regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M annually from existing lottery fund to fund a new telehealth program, directly advancing budget allocation for a public health initiative.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds telehealth program for gambling treatment (mental health), providing free access to tools and integration with state services, advancing mental health care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Telehealth

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 20, 2026

HCR 2011: higher education; expenditures; appropriation; limits

HCR 2011 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Arizona state spending to 7% of the state's estimated total personal income each fiscal year, calculated annually by a newly established economic estimates commission. This spending cap would apply to all state government appropriations except for community colleges and universities, which are exempt starting fiscal year 2027-2028. The amendment also creates mechanisms to adjust the spending limit when federal or local governments assume or transfer funding responsibilities for public services. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to exceed the 7% limit for specific appropriations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes a 7% spending cap on state appropriations (excluding higher ed post-2027), directly restricting government spending as defined in Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts higher education from spending cap, protecting its funding from annual limits starting 2027-2028.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1132: appropriation; Arizona state hospital

SB 1132 appropriates state general fund money for the construction of a new wing at the Arizona State Hospital to expand its facilities. The bill directs the Department of Health Services to use these funds during fiscal year 2026-2027 for this specific construction project. This funding directly supports the hospital's infrastructure improvements and its ability to serve patients. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for hospital infrastructure, directly funding a public health facility per its summary, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for Arizona State Hospital infrastructure expansion, directly funding healthcare facility improvements to enhance patient services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Hospitals

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passed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2500: supplemental appropriation; ESA administration

HB 2500 provides an additional $1,000,000 and 12 full-time positions from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona superintendent of public instruction. This funding is specifically for administering the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which allows families to use public funds for private school tuition or educational services. The bill directly affects the superintendent's office and the ESA program's operations, adding resources to manage the existing scholarship initiative. It does not change eligibility or benefit amounts but ensures the program has dedicated staffing and funding for administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $1M from state general fund to administer ESA program, increasing state funding for educational choice.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds ESA administration to expand school choice access, directly advancing educational access through voucher program operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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