SB 1737: capital outlay; 2025-2026; appropriations - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version → Chaptered Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was finalized into law after passing both chambers, updating specific funding amounts for various transportation and state facility projects. Key changes include increasing funding for Interstate 10 improvements, adjusting project locations for several cities (e.g., shifting a project from Show Low to Glendale), and adding a requirement for local matching funds for a new Glendale road project. The bill also clarifies reporting deadlines and maintains exemptions from certain legislative reviews for specific capital projects.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on capital outlay appropriations for the Department of Transportation and state agencies, but the specific projects and funding allocations have been modified to reflect final legislative agreement.

FISCAL

Funding amounts were adjusted for several projects, including an increase for Interstate 10 improvements and changes to allocations for State Route 303 and various city road projects.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added for the Glendale 75th Avenue project, mandating that local governments contribute $900,000 in matching funds before state money can be spent.

ELIGIBILITY

Project locations and recipients were changed in several instances, such as moving a reconstruction project from the city of Show Low to the city of Glendale.

TIMELINE

The final version includes the official approval date (June 27, 2025) and filing date, confirming the bill has become law.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and spacing adjustments were made throughout the text to align with the House Engrossed version.

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Jun 27, 2025

MODERATE

The Senate version of SB 1737 made several substantive changes to capital outlay appropriations for Arizona state transportation and infrastructure projects. Key modifications include adjusting funding amounts for specific projects, changing project locations and types, and updating intergovernmental agreement requirements between the Department of Transportation and various municipalities.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from House to Senate version with modifications to specific project allocations and requirements, particularly affecting transportation infrastructure funding for cities and counties across Arizona.

FISCAL

Adjusted appropriation amounts for Interstate 10 improvements between State Route 85 and Citrus Road, reducing the 2025-2026 funding from $27,000,000 to $25,000,000.

Changed project allocations in Section 9, replacing Glendale's 75th Avenue reconstruction project with Show Low's Woolford Road extension project, increasing funding from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000.

Modified project locations and descriptions throughout the bill, including changes to Lake Havasu City bridge funding formatting and Prescott Valley roundabout project details.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized project descriptions and formatting in multiple sections, particularly affecting how project details are presented and how intergovernmental agreements are documented.

TECHNICAL

Standardized formatting of section headers and removed redundant spacing and formatting inconsistencies between House and Senate versions.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Jun 27, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to add a new amendment to Laws 2024, chapter 211, section 10, and to remove an amendment to Laws 2024, chapter 211, section 9. The changes primarily involve updating the legislative history references and adjusting the text of existing sections related to transportation appropriations and capital outlay projects. The substantive funding amounts and project descriptions remain largely unchanged, though some formatting and line breaks were modified.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on capital outlay appropriations for the Arizona Department of Transportation and other state agencies for fiscal years 2025-2026. No new projects were added or removed, and no funding amounts were altered in this version.

TECHNICAL

Added a new amendment to Laws 2024, chapter 211, section 10, which was not present in the introduced version.

Removed the amendment to Laws 2024, chapter 211, section 9 that was present in the introduced version.

Updated legislative history references to reflect the correct sequence of amendments and repeals.

Adjusted formatting and line breaks throughout the document for consistency with House Engrossed standards.

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