Transportation

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2257: HOV lane; blood transport vehicles

HB 2257 adds blood transport vehicles to the list of priority vehicles allowed in Arizona's high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes when the lanes are degraded. Specifically, it defines "blood transport vehicles" as nonprofit-owned or operated vehicles transporting blood between collection points, hospitals, or storage centers, and requires them to display a removable decal. This exception allows these vehicles to use HOV lanes even when carrying only one occupant (the driver), provided they display the required decal. The bill does not change the standard HOV lane requirements but creates a specific, limited exception for blood transport. This directly affects nonprofit blood banks, hospitals, and blood storage centers that transport blood products.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows blood transport vehicles priority in HOV lanes, improving emergency medical supply efficiency within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1456: ADOT; primitive roads; designation

This bill amends Arizona law to establish a formal process for designating certain state highways as "primitive roads." It allows the state director to classify low-traffic routes as primitive roads, requiring warning signs stating "Primitive road, caution, use at your own risk" to inform the public. The law also limits state liability for injuries on these roads, except in cases of intentional harm or gross negligence by state employees. This directly affects drivers using these designated routes and clarifies maintenance responsibilities for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationLimits state liability for primitive roads, reducing accountability and weakening safety standards by exempting negligence cases except gross negligence.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1332: light rail expansion; participation; prohibition

SB 1332 prohibits Arizona from providing state funding or financial support for new light rail construction projects. It requires the state transportation department to conduct a feasibility study by December 2027, comparing light rail costs, environmental impact, ridership, and maintenance against alternatives like autonomous vehicles and bus systems in Maricopa County. The study must be submitted to state leaders and Phoenix officials, with findings informing future state involvement decisions. The bill expires on June 30, 2028, making it a temporary measure to evaluate transit options before potential future funding.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state funding for new light rail construction, restricting government spending on this specific project per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits state funding for light rail (a low-emission transit option), delaying environmental benefits through defunding. Study requirement doesn't override the funding restriction.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits state funding for new light rail construction, directly restricting financial support for transit expansion instead of advancing projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1457: air mobility fund; border security

SB 1457 establishes Arizona's Advanced Air Mobility Fund, managed by the state treasurer, to support development and deployment of advanced air vehicles. The fund will finance purchasing air mobility vehicles for testing, building vertiports (landing facilities), and specifically for border security - prioritizing counties along Arizona's international border. Monies come from legislative appropriations and private donations, with spending requiring review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review before use. The bill directly affects border counties and transportation infrastructure projects by creating dedicated funding for air mobility technology.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds air mobility infrastructure (vertiports) and vehicle deployment, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2003: driver license instruction permit; age

HB 2003 amends Arizona law to adjust age requirements for driver's license instruction permits. It allows 15-year-olds to receive a restricted instruction permit for Class D or G licenses and lowers the age for regular instruction permits to 15 years and six months. The bill specifies that these permits are valid for 18 months (not 12) and requires supervision by a licensed driver aged 21+ when operating a vehicle. This directly affects minors seeking to obtain driver's license permits in Arizona.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends age requirements for driver permits with supervision rules, enhancing youth driving safety standards under transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SCR 1004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition

SCR 1004 is a resolution that, if approved by Arizona voters, would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic law enforcement. The bill defines "photo enforcement system" as a device using radar or sensors linked to a camera to capture license plate images for identifying traffic violations. It amends Arizona Revised Statutes to repeal existing provisions permitting such systems and adds a new prohibition. This measure would directly affect law enforcement agencies and drivers by banning automated traffic ticketing without an officer present.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits photo enforcement systems (tech for traffic violations), directly restricting a technology application per its definition and intent to repeal permitting provisions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits photo enforcement systems, eliminating a traffic safety tool that would weaken enforcement standards for transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4156: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027

HB 4156 directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to spend state funds on a wide range of highway projects, including repaving roads, building overpasses, and constructing new bridges across the state. The bill appropriates money from the state general fund and the state highway fund for specific tasks such as widening lanes, improving drainage, and studying future corridor expansions in various counties. It also includes provisions that exempt these specific appropriations from certain legislative reviews and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are finished or abandoned. Additionally, the legislation sets expectations for local governments and regional associations to contribute their own money to several major infrastructure initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, directly advancing the budget topic by funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for highway projects, repaving, and bridge construction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4169: transportation; 2026-2027

This bill establishes a new state fund to help Arizona communities pay for the upfront costs of applying for federal transportation grants. It directly affects local governments and organizations in counties and cities of all sizes by providing money for grant applications, engineering design, and matching funds. The program allocates money equally among five categories based on population size, with specific rules to exclude the largest urban areas from certain funding pools. Applicants must first get approval from local planning groups before receiving funds, and they must repay the money if they fail to secure the federal grant or receive duplicate funding elsewhere. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing statute regarding highway revenue distribution to make room for this new funding mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new state fund to provide financial assistance for transportation grant applications, directly increasing funding for local government projects and fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a state fund to help communities pay for federal transportation grant applications and matching funds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

passed both · Arizona · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 2601: Interstate 11; environmental; engineering; study

HB 2601 directs Arizona's transportation department to request federal approval to divide the Interstate 11 project into segments between the Arizona-Nevada border and Casa Grande. If approved, the department must then conduct a required environmental and engineering study for the non-litigated segment. The bill aims to advance construction planning for most of the corridor while bypassing a federal lawsuit challenging the southern portion, which the legislature states has delayed progress statewide. This action affects the state's transportation planning process and the specific I-11 corridor segment not involved in the ongoing litigation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects environmental/engineering study to advance I-11 construction planning, bypassing legal delays, promoting infrastructure development90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4141: capital outlay; 2026-2027; appropriations.

HB 4141 allocates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support capital projects across several Arizona departments, including transportation, corrections, and building maintenance. The bill provides $432.663 million to the Department of Transportation for highway construction and planning, while also funding major repairs for state buildings, a veterans' home facility, and facilities for corrections and game and fish departments. It establishes specific reporting requirements for transportation spending and debt levels by November 2026 and includes conditions for spending on the veterans' home project, such as requiring federal funding commitments and site approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $432.663M for state capital projects, directly funding essential public services like transportation and corrections.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $432.663 million to the Department of Transportation for highway construction and planning, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates funds for repairs to a veterans' home facility, directly supporting veteran services.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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