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HB 2602 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

appropriation; DPS; pay increase

HB 2602 allocates $24.5 million from Arizona's state general fund to provide a 10% pay increase for all employees of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly affects all DPS staff, including officers, support personnel, and other department employees, by raising their base salaries. The bill specifies that the funds are solely for this pay adjustment with no additional requirements or conditions.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $24.5M from state general fund for DPS pay increase, directly increasing public safety funding and supporting fiscal management of essential state services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $24.5M for 10% pay increase for DPS employees, directly funding wage increases and protecting worker compensation.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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Walt Blackman
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