Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2650: rainwater harvesting; appropriation

HB 2650 creates a state-funded rainwater harvesting grant program in Arizona to support water conservation. It allows eligible homeowners, non-profits, or organizations focused on water conservation to apply for two types of grants: Level 1 for simple passive systems (reimbursing up to $500 for materials/labor), and Level 2 for complex active systems (reimbursing up to $2,000 based on tank size). The program excludes costs like pumps, irrigation systems, unlicensed labor, and landscaping materials. Funding for the program is appropriated from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState allocates funds via grants for water conservation, advancing fiscal support for environmental programs through direct budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds rainwater harvesting grants to promote water conservation, directly advancing natural resource protection and sustainable water use per environmental topic criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2237: appropriation; Apache Junction; tourism; recreation

HB 2237 allocates $4.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the city of Apache Junction. The funds are specifically designated for developing and constructing enhancements to Superstition trails and building a visitor gateway to support tourism and recreation. This bill directly affects Apache Junction by providing state funding for local infrastructure projects aimed at improving visitor experiences. As a funding measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.5M from state general fund for tourism infrastructure, directly funding a budgetary appropriation without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $4.5M for trail development and visitor gateway infrastructure to enhance tourism/recreation, directly funding transportation-related recreation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2608: transitional housing; grant program; appropriation

HB 2608 establishes a $7 million grant program to fund temporary housing for veterans transitioning from military service. It provides grants exclusively to veteran-owned and veteran-operated nonprofits in Arizona for constructing or rehabilitating housing facilities and supporting services like medical care and wraparound assistance. The program targets homeless or at-risk veterans who are separating from the military or have recently separated, with funds prohibited from covering empty hotels or motels. The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program, requiring annual reports on funded projects and their impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7M state funds for veteran housing grants, directly increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds medical care services through grants for veteran housing, directly advancing healthcare access for homeless veterans as part of wraparound support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds veteran transitional housing via $7M grants to nonprofits, directly addressing homelessness and increasing housing options for at-risk veterans through construction/rehabilitation programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes $7M grant program for veteran transitional housing via veteran-owned nonprofits, targeting homeless veterans with medical/wraparound services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Homelessness Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 1308: foreign adversary fraud office; appropriation

SB 1308 establishes a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within Arizona's Attorney General's office to pursue legal claims against businesses suspected of consumer fraud related to technology from countries designated as "foreign adversaries" under federal regulations (15 C.F.R. §791.4). It creates two funds: a $500,000 initial appropriation for the fraud office to cover staffing and litigation costs, and a separate "rip and replace" fund to remove such technology from critical infrastructure systems like energy, water, and telecommunications networks. Both funds are continuously appropriated (not subject to annual lapse), with excess funds from the fraud office transferring to the rip and replace fund. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to include systems vital to public safety and specifies that "foreign adversary" refers to countries listed in federal rules, with both funds set to expire in 2030 and 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500,000 for staffing/litigation costs of a new fraud office, directly funding a state program under budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1597: child care; waiting list; appropriation

SB 1597 modifies Arizona's child care assistance program to clarify income eligibility and waiting list rules. It directly affects low-income families needing child care to work, pursue education, or manage crises like domestic violence or homelessness. Key changes include setting a cap at 165% of the federal poverty level (with assistance ending if income exceeds 85% of state median income), establishing a priority waiting list starting at 100% poverty level and increasing by 10% increments, and adding specific categories for special circumstances. The bill also updates requirements for teen parents and education-focused child care support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies child care assistance program's appropriation rules, setting income eligibility and priority lists to promote targeted fiscal management of this essential public service.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SCR 1026: general appropriation bill; continuing appropriation

SCR 1026 is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would change Arizona's budget process. It would automatically continue the previous year's general funding bill into a new fiscal year if no new budget is enacted, with adjustments for inflation, enrollment growth, and required debt payments for specific agencies like education and health care. However, this continuation would not apply if the total funding would exceed projected state revenue for the new year. This amendment requires voter approval to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures automatic funding continuity for education/healthcare if no new budget, preventing defunding and promoting fiscal stability in state spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly protects education funding continuity by requiring automatic budget continuation for education agencies with inflation/enrollment adjustments, preventing defunding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 15, 2026

HCR 2048: elected officials; salary; prohibition

This constitutional amendment proposal (HCR 2048) would require Arizona's state budget to be approved by April 30 each year to avoid salary withholding for certain elected officials. If the general appropriation bill isn't signed into law by April 30, the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, lieutenant governor, and legislators would not receive regular salaries or subsistence payments for pay periods starting after that date. Withheld payments would resume at the first full pay period after budget passage but would not be paid retroactively. The amendment, if approved by voters, would change how state officials' compensation is handled during budget delays.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces budget approval deadline to promote fiscal responsibility, preventing salary withholding for officials if appropriations bill is delayed, aligning with 'promotes fiscal responsibility' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1353: monitoring program; fish contaminants; appropriation

SB 1353 establishes a state fish contaminant monitoring program to test sport fish for pesticides and metals in all Arizona waters supporting recreation. It requires the Department of Environmental Quality to monitor all such waters every three years (with extra focus on urban areas), conduct annual screenings for new contamination risks, and partner with the Department of Health Services to assess health risks based on fish consumption data. The program mandates health advisories and multilingual signage (English/Spanish) at fishing sites when contaminants pose significant risks, including posting warnings in Arizona Game and Fish regulations. The bill appropriates $500,000 for this program in fiscal year 2026-2027, directly affecting Arizonans who consume locally caught sport fish, especially in urban communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requires state appropriation (funding) for a public health monitoring program, advancing government spending on essential environmental health services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates monitoring of pesticides/metals in water, requires health advisories, and partners with health services to protect public safety from environmental contaminants.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePartners with Health Services to assess contamination health risks and issue advisories, directly supporting public health protection under healthcare policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2668: appropriation; broadband infrastructure

HB 2668 allocates $5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund broadband infrastructure projects. The bill directs the state treasurer to distribute these funds as grants to cities and towns with populations under 100,000. This provides direct financial support for local governments to expand high-speed internet access in smaller communities. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having passed its first two House readings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from state general fund for broadband infrastructure grants to smaller communities, directly funding public service expansion via state budget.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $5M for broadband grants to expand high-speed internet access in underserved communities, directly advancing internet infrastructure access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Broadband Access Telecommunications

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2683: SNAP; temporary funding; federal government

HB 2683 creates Arizona's "emergency food assistance fund" to provide temporary food aid during federal government shutdowns that disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The $5 million state appropriation (for fiscal year 2026-2027) allows the state department to issue food vouchers or direct assistance to households ineligible for SNAP and fund food pantries and community organizations. This fund operates continuously without expiring, bypassing standard state budget rules. It directly affects Arizonans relying on food assistance during federal funding gaps and supports local hunger relief networks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M state appropriation for emergency food assistance during federal SNAP disruptions, increasing public service funding under state budget provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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