2026-2027; local government
This bill allows Arizona counties with fewer than 250,000 residents to use general county funds to pay for specific financial obligations in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, provided they do not exceed $1.25 million for purposes unrelated to the original funding source. It applies to counties where the board of supervisors also manages any countywide special taxing jurisdictions. To ensure transparency, the legislation requires these smaller counties to submit a report by October 1, 2026, detailing whether they used such funds for alternative purposes and specifying the amounts involved.
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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MINOR
The bill was renumbered and its title was updated to reflect the current legislative session. The substantive policy content regarding county funding and reporting requirements remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain the same; no changes were made to the counties eligible for the funding or the rules governing their use.
TECHNICAL
The bill's title and header information were updated to reflect the current session (2026-2027) and session number (57th Legislature), while the core text of the act was not altered.
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4
Key actions
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Committee
1
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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