2026-2027; state budget implementation
This bill directs Arizona state officials to handle federal funds and adjust budget rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It requires any unrestricted federal money received during that period to be placed in the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services. The legislation also temporarily suspends standard requirements for the budget stabilization fund, allowing it to hold more than its usual limit and preventing the transfer of surplus funds to the general fund. Additionally, the bill mandates that the governor's budget proposal for 2027-2028 include a detailed report explaining how the government efficiency and reform initiative will achieve its $100 million savings target.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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The bill was reclassified from an 'Introduced' version to a 'Senate Engrossed' version, indicating it has passed the Senate and is ready for the next legislative step. The substantive policy content, including funding rules for federal monies, budget stabilization fund exceptions, and government efficiency reporting requirements, remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting updates and the addition of standard legislative headers.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; only the document status and formatting were updated.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated to reflect the bill's progression from 'Introduced' to 'Senate Engrossed' version, and the title was slightly rephrased to emphasize 'implementation' of budgetary revisions.
Formatting and layout were adjusted to align with standard Senate engrossed bill conventions, including the addition of blank lines and specific session identifiers.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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