appropriation; short-term detention holds
SB 1156 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for costs incurred when holding people in the U.S. without legal permission (referred to as "unauthorized aliens") in short-term detention. This funding directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments that manage detention facilities. The bill provides a specific reimbursement mechanism for these short-term holds, which typically occur while federal immigration authorities process individuals. It does not change immigration policy or create new detention requirements, only covering existing local costs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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The bill's text was reformatted from a standard introduced version to a Senate engrossed version, which includes official session headers and page numbering. The core policy content, including the $20 million appropriation for short-term detention costs, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official Senate engrossed headers, session details, and page markers while removing introductory text.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
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Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
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Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
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Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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