HB 2064 creates new criminal offenses for drivers who recklessly cause injury or death to pedestrians defined as "vulnerable" (those using mobility aids, white canes, or service animals due to disabilities). For physical injury, it establishes a class 1 misdemeanor with penalties including a $2,000 minimum fine, 90-day license suspension, and 100 hours of community service at organizations serving blind/visually impaired individuals. For death or serious injury, it classifies the offense as a class 4 felony with a one-year license suspension and 200 hours of community service, plus mandatory traffic survival school. The bill also requires driver education programs to include vulnerable pedestrian awareness training and mandates restitution covering disability-related costs like mobility aid replacements or emotional distress.
HB 2109 amends Arizona's distracted driving law to prohibit holding or texting on portable wireless devices while driving, with specific exceptions for hands-free navigation and emergency use. It establishes civil penalties of $75-$149 for first offenses and $150-$400 for repeat violations, adding a $150 penalty if a violation causes a motorcycle accident. The bill also preempts local regulations, ensuring statewide enforcement starting January 1, 2021, and requires warning signs at state highway entrances. This bill directly affects all drivers in Arizona and is currently pending in the legislature (prefiled, first reading).
SB 1008 establishes speed limits for bicycles and electric mobility devices (like e-bikes and e-scooters) on Arizona's bicycle and multiuse paths, requiring a maximum of 15 mph when the path is clear and 5 mph when passing others, with local authorities allowed to set lower limits. It prevents bicycle violations from being used to suspend driver's licenses, increase insurance rates, or cancel policies. The bill also mandates manufacturers to label electric bicycles with speed and motor details and requires visible identification for electric scooters. Additionally, it restricts class 3 electric bicycles from using paths unless adjacent to a highway or permitted by local authorities.
SB 1062 appropriates $1,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. The funds will cover planning, design, construction, and land acquisition for adding a left turn lane and other improvements at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and Superstition Mountain Drive. This bill directly affects drivers using this specific intersection by funding physical infrastructure changes to address traffic flow.
HB 2087 amends Arizona law to require certain heavy vehicles to use designated highway lanes when signs are posted. It applies specifically to trucks over 26,000 pounds (excluding passenger vehicles) and pole trailers weighing 6,000+ pounds. The bill mandates these vehicles must drive in designated lanes for safer traffic flow, and prohibits them from using the extreme left lane on divided highways with three or more lanes unless lanes are designated. These requirements only apply when official signs are present, and do not affect regular passenger vehicles.
HB 2068 appropriates $6.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the city of Show Low to extend Woolford Road. This funding directly supports the city's infrastructure project for the Woolford Road extension, with the money allocated specifically for that transportation improvement.
HB 2106 clarifies how Arizona counties can levy a transportation excise tax approved by voters. It sets a maximum tax rate (up to 20% of existing business tax rates) and specifies where collected revenue must go: counties with over 400,000 residents deposit funds into a regional transportation fund, while smaller counties can choose between that fund or a public transportation authority fund. The tax applies to business transactions, electricity, and natural gas use, and must fund transportation projects in the county. This bill modifies existing tax collection rules but does not create new taxes - only defines how existing voter-approved county taxes operate.
SB 1041 allocates $500,000 from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Trail Fund, which supports trail development and maintenance across the state. This appropriation directly funds existing trail projects under state law (ARS 41-511.15), benefiting public outdoor recreation access. The bill does not create new policies but provides dedicated state funding for established trail infrastructure. It is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change.
SB 1063 allocates $10.4 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) specifically for safety improvements on U.S. Route 70 between Mile Post 255 and Mile Post 301. This funding will directly support ADOT projects to enhance road safety in that corridor, affecting drivers and communities along this segment of Route 70. The bill’s key provision is the targeted appropriation for infrastructure upgrades, with no additional policy requirements or eligibility criteria specified. It is a straightforward funding measure without broader legislative or regulatory changes.
SB 1073 sets speed limits for bicycles and electric mobility devices (including e-bikes, scooters, and motorized skateboards) on sidewalks and multiuse paths in Arizona. It prohibits bicycle riders from exceeding 15 mph on sidewalks, 5 mph over the speed of a person being passed, and requires an audible warning when passing others. The bill also prevents these violations from being used to suspend driver's licenses, impact auto insurance rates, or be reported to the Department of Transportation. Local authorities may establish lower speed limits for these devices on paths, with specific rules for class 3 e-bikes (which cannot use paths unless adjacent to roads).
