Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1847: general appropriations act; 2026-2027.

SB 1847 is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion in state funding to support prisons, community corrections, and inmate healthcare. The bill establishes strict reporting requirements, mandating that the department submit monthly financial updates, annual staffing reports, and detailed bed capacity analyses to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. It also introduces specific financial controls, such as requiring legislative review before spending on certain inmate healthcare contracts and limiting private prison staff stipends to amounts equal to those paid to state employees. Additionally, the legislation directs that all earnings from specific land funds be used solely to support penal institutions and requires the department to prioritize filling in-state prison beds before using out-of-state provisional beds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to state corrections and enforces strict financial reporting, directly advancing budget management and funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $1.6B to Arizona DOC for prisons, corrections, and healthcare, strengthening the system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1849: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027.

SB 1849 appropriates state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for various highway projects, including road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies across multiple counties. The bill allocates money for specific initiatives such as widening roads in Goodyear, building an overpass on State Route 347, and conducting feasibility studies for new corridors in Pinal and Pima counties. It also establishes conditions for certain projects, requiring local governments or regional associations to contribute matching funds before state money is spent. Additionally, the legislation exempts these specific appropriations from standard legislative review and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are completed or abandoned.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 4154: general appropriations act; 2026-2027

This bill establishes the 2026-2027 budget for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion to fund state prisons, private prisons, and correctional programs. It mandates that the department submit detailed monthly and annual reports to the legislature regarding spending, staffing levels, bed capacity, and inmate healthcare performance. The legislation also requires that any plans to open or close one hundred or more prison beds be reviewed by the joint legislative budget committee before implementation. Additionally, it sets specific rules for how funds from various correctional funds must be used and transferred to support the department's operations and retirement contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to fund state prisons and mandates detailed spending reports, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds corrections and mandates transparency reports on staffing and healthcare, strengthening oversight and resource allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1831: 2026-2027; general appropriations act

This bill, titled the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, allocates state funding to various Arizona government agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects state departments such as Administration, Accountancy, and Acupuncture by providing specific lump-sum appropriations and funding from designated sources to cover operations, personnel, and specialized projects. Key provisions include distributing money to smaller counties for retirement plan contributions and essential services, requiring departments to submit financial reports to the legislature, and setting spending limits that trigger additional reporting requirements. The legislation establishes clear rules for how funds from specific sources, like the automation operations fund, must be used and monitored.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to government agencies and counties for operations and retirement contributions, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funding to agencies including Acupuncture and supports retirement plans for essential services, indicating financial support for healthcare infrastructure.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4138: 2026-2027; general appropriations act.

This bill, known as the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, allocates state funds to various Arizona agencies and departments for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects government entities such as the Department of Administration, the State Board of Accountancy, and the Acupuncture Board of Examiners by authorizing specific lump-sum payments and staffing levels. The legislation details how money from different state funds will be used for operations, risk management, technology projects, and assistance to smaller counties for retirement contributions and essential services. Additionally, the bill includes reporting requirements that mandate government officials submit financial and project status updates to legislative committees and the governor by specific deadlines. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor, preventing these specific appropriations from becoming law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to agencies and departments, directly funding government operations and essential services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funds for technology projects within state agencies, indicating financial support for technology operations.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1834: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for capital projects, maintenance, and infrastructure, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funds to the Department of Corrections for facility renewal, which supports the maintenance and operation of the corrections system.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly appropriates state funds for highway construction and statewide highway planning by the Department of Transportation.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allocates state funds for the development of a veterans' home facility, directly supporting veteran services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1833: 2026-2027; state budget implementation

This bill directs Arizona state officials to handle federal funds and adjust budget rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It requires any unrestricted federal money received during that period to be placed in the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services. The legislation also temporarily suspends standard requirements for the budget stabilization fund, allowing it to hold more than its usual limit and preventing the transfer of surplus funds to the general fund. Additionally, the bill mandates that the governor's budget proposal for 2027-2028 include a detailed report explaining how the government efficiency and reform initiative will achieve its $100 million savings target.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs federal funds to the general fund for essential services and suspends stabilization fund limits to retain surplus, strengthening state fiscal capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4096: appropriation; diminished value; Phoenix; damages

HB 4096 would appropriate $333 million annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2028-2029 to compensate Phoenix property owners whose property values decreased due to city zoning changes. Eligible owners must provide proof of a successful claim, settlement, or court judgment against Phoenix related to these value losses. The state would pay this directly to property owners, replacing any payments Phoenix would otherwise make. To offset this cost, the state would reduce Phoenix's annual state funding by $333 million, first from urban shared revenues and then from transaction tax revenues.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $333M annually from state general fund to compensate property owners, directly increasing state budget allocation for specific claims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1737: appropriation; Navajo Route 8009

SB 1737 allocates $800,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to improve Navajo Route 8009. The funds will be distributed to the Navajo Division of Transportation for road maintenance work including grading, draining, graveling, and stabilizing the roadway. This bill directly affects the Navajo Nation's transportation infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for specific road repairs on Route 8009. The appropriation is exempt from standard state rules about unused funds expiring.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $800k from state general fund for Navajo Route 8009 road maintenance, directly funding infrastructure under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $800k for Navajo Route 8009 road maintenance including grading, draining, and graveling, directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 1707: appropriation; artificial intelligence; border security

SB 1707 allocates $5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Public Safety specifically for artificial intelligence tools related to border security. The bill allows the Department to distribute these funds to local law enforcement agencies to support border security efforts using AI technology. It directly affects Arizona's state and local police agencies by providing funding for AI-related border security tools. The bill does not create new laws or policies but authorizes the use of state funds for this specific purpose. This is a funding measure, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from state general fund for AI border security tools, directly funding a specific program through budget appropriation.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds AI tools for border security enforcement, aligning with increased state immigration enforcement (not immigrant services or protections).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Border Security

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