Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2761: appropriation; ADOT; Cornville Road study

HB 2761 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to conduct an infrastructure study focused on traffic improvements along Cornville Road. This bill directly affects Cornville Road residents and commuters by funding an assessment of potential traffic solutions. The key provision is the allocation of funds specifically for ADOT to analyze infrastructure needs on this road segment, with no implementation of changes required. As a procedural funding measure, it does not enact policy but enables a future study.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300k from state general fund for ADOT infrastructure study, directly allocating budget resources for public infrastructure assessment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $300k study for Cornville Road traffic infrastructure assessment, advancing potential future improvements to transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1272: appropriation; Douglas port of entry

SB 1272 appropriates $30.7 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the city of Douglas. This funding is specifically for Arizona's state match toward the Douglas port of entry project, contingent on the General Services Administration (GSA) awarding $678 million for the same project. The bill directly affects the city of Douglas, which will use the state funds to cover its portion of the port's costs. The key provision requires the state funds to be disbursed only if the GSA secures the larger federal award first.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $30.7M from state general fund for Douglas port project, directly increasing budget allocation for infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $30.7M state funds to match federal funding for Douglas port of entry project, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Ports

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1373: appropriation; summer youth employment program

SB 1373 allocates $250,000 from Arizona's state general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Pima County to support its summer youth employment program. This funding directly supports Pima County's existing initiative that provides temporary jobs for local youth during the summer months. The bill does not create new requirements or alter program rules - it solely provides the financial resources needed to operate the program. As a purely funding measure, it affects only Pima County's administration of this specific youth employment effort.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k state general fund for youth employment program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $250k for Pima County's summer youth employment program, directly funding a youth opportunity initiative aligned with educational access and student support programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds summer youth employment program, directly supporting job opportunities for local youth without altering program rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Child Labor

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2978: appropriation; Prescott; northeast airport ramp

HB 2978 appropriates $3,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation for the city of Prescott. The funds are specifically designated for the second phase of development of Prescott's northeast airport ramp. This bill directly affects Prescott by providing state funding for a specific airport infrastructure project. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on allocating funds without altering existing laws or creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M from state general fund for airport ramp development, directly funding public infrastructure under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds airport ramp infrastructure project, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Airports

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2727: appropriations; health innovation trust fund

HB 2727 appropriates $1.5 million from Arizona's general fund for the Arizona Health Innovation Trust Fund to fund a pilot program focused on health innovations for people living with chronic conditions. The program will be administered by an eligible entity, which must submit a report on outcomes, and directly affects individuals with conditions like diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, or neurodegenerative disorders. The bill specifies that funds are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules and aims to grow the trust fund to a $200 million endowment over time. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, designed to support pilot initiatives for chronic care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M from general fund for health innovation pilot, directly funding a public health program under budgetary allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $1.5M for health innovation pilot targeting chronic conditions, directly funding healthcare services for affected patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2596: appropriation; tribal shelter beds

HB 2596 allocates $5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Economic Security. This funding will be distributed directly to tribal governments across Arizona to support the creation of additional domestic violence shelter beds. The bill specifically targets tribal communities to expand emergency housing resources for victims of domestic violence. It exempts this appropriation from standard state budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for their intended purpose. The bill does not create new laws or regulations, only providing dedicated funding for tribal shelter services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from state general fund for tribal domestic violence shelter beds, funding essential public service95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $5M for tribal domestic violence shelter beds, directly funding emergency housing resources for victims, advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 1582: appropriation; school safety program

SB 1582 allocates $3.2 million from Arizona's general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Department of Education for its existing school safety program. This funding supports the program established under Arizona Revised Statutes §15-154, which focuses on school safety initiatives. The bill directly affects the Department of Education as the recipient and indirectly benefits Arizona public schools through this dedicated funding stream. As a purely financial measure, it does not create new policies or change program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.2M from general fund for school safety program, directly funding essential public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $3.2M for school safety program under ARS §15-154, directly funding K-12 safety initiatives through Department of Education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Safety

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2224: produce incentive program; annual appropriation

HB 2224 allocates $2 million annually from Arizona's state general fund starting in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Economic Security for its existing produce incentive program. The bill directly affects the Department of Economic Security, which administers the program, and would impact eligible Arizona residents who use the program's incentives to purchase fresh produce. The funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, ensuring consistent annual support. This is a procedural budgetary measure, not a policy change, as it only provides funding for an already-established program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M annual state general fund appropriation for produce incentive program, strengthening public service funding and ensuring consistent budget support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds produce incentive program to improve nutrition access, a public health initiative supporting preventive healthcare and dietary health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1523: appropriation; waterline project; Ganado

SB 1523 allocates $340,000 from Arizona's state general fund for the Navajo Nation to cover design, planning, and construction costs of the Ganado waterline pipeline project. The funds are specifically designated for the Navajo Nation community in Ganado, Arizona, to address water infrastructure needs. The bill includes an exemption from standard appropriation lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for the project even if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. This is a direct funding measure with no additional policy changes beyond the financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $340k from state general fund for Navajo Nation water infrastructure, directly funding a public service project with lapse exemption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2550: rural water sustainability fund; appropriation

HB 2550 establishes a $500,000 Rural Watershed Sustainability Initiative Fund in Arizona, funded by a state appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027. The fund provides grants to eligible rural watershed groups to cover operational costs like staff training, technology, salaries, and grant-writing fees, with priority given to groups in high-risk groundwater areas with clear water conservation goals. The Department of Water Resources administers the fund, can use up to 15% of funds for administration, and must submit annual reports starting December 1, 2027. The bill directly affects local rural watershed groups by addressing their funding barriers for water conservation and drought resiliency work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 state appropriation for rural watershed grants, directly funding public environmental services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water conservation grants for high-risk groundwater areas with clear conservation goals, directly advancing natural resource protection through operational support for watershed groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Conservation Water Quality

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