Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2760: appropriation; rural transportation fund

HB 2760 allocates $15 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the rural transportation fund established under Arizona Revised Statutes §28-339. This funding directly supports transportation infrastructure projects in rural Arizona communities by providing state matching funds for eligible initiatives. The bill creates no new programs but specifies a dedicated budget allocation to enhance rural road and transit improvements. It is currently in early legislative stages, having passed its first two House readings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15M from state general fund to rural transportation infrastructure, directly funding public service improvements via budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $15M from state fund to rural transportation infrastructure projects, directly funding road/transit improvements per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2887: appropriation; Concho-Snowflake Highway

HB 2887 allocates $7.39 million from Arizona's state general fund for Apache County to repair pavement on the Concho-Snowflake Highway between U.S. Route 180A and milepost 7.5. This is a funding bill specifically for infrastructure maintenance, not a new policy. The money would be distributed to Apache County by the Department of Transportation for the specified highway section during fiscal year 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.39M from state general fund for highway maintenance, directly funding infrastructure via budget appropriation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $7.39M for highway pavement repairs on Concho-Snowflake Highway, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2519: appropriation; water conservation grant fund

HB 2519 appropriates $100 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the existing Water Conservation Grant Fund established under Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1331. This funding directly supports water conservation programs and projects, including grants for municipalities, water providers, and agricultural entities. The bill creates no new regulations or requirements but allocates state funds to advance existing water conservation efforts. The legislation is currently in early legislative stages, having undergone its first and second readings in the House.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100M from state general fund to water conservation grants, funding essential public service through direct budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $100M to water conservation grants, directly funding natural resource conservation efforts under existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2845: appropriation; Del Rio Springs; park

HB 2845 appropriates $750,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to develop infrastructure and facilities at Del Rio Springs as a state park. The bill specifically exempts this funding from standard appropriation lapsing rules under Arizona law. This allocation directly supports the creation of Del Rio Springs as a new state park, focusing on site development and necessary public amenities. The bill does not establish new policy but provides targeted funding for park infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $750k from state general fund for park infrastructure, directly increasing budget allocation for public facilities without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds development of Del Rio Springs as state park, directly conserving natural resources through protected area creation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2893: appropriation; Navajo Nation; transportation projects

HB 2893 appropriates over $36 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund road improvements on Navajo Nation land. The bill directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to distribute funds specifically to the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation for graveling, sealing, and drainage work on three designated routes: Navajo Route 8090, 8070, and 8009. These projects directly affect Navajo Nation communities by upgrading rural transportation infrastructure. The funding is a direct allocation from the state budget, with no new policy requirements or eligibility changes for the recipient.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $36M from Arizona's state general fund for Navajo Nation transportation infrastructure, directly funding public service projects through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $36M to fund road improvements on Navajo Nation land, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through graveling, sealing, and drainage projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2201: appropriation; State Route 89A projects

HB 2201 appropriates $8,025,600 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund road projects. The funds will be distributed by the Department of Transportation to the city of Sedona specifically for construction and improvements at State Route 89A intersections with Forest Road and Ranger Road. This bill directly affects Sedona's infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for these local road projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $8M from state general fund for infrastructure projects, directly funding public works via budgetary allocation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure improvements for State Route 89A intersections in Sedona via $8M appropriation from state general fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 2431: appropriation; consolidated elections facility

HB 2431 appropriates $15 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to build a consolidated elections facility in Yavapai County. The state funds are conditional: Yavapai County must provide a 50% matching contribution toward the facility's total capital costs. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapsing rules until June 30, 2029, ensuring the funds remain available for the project. This bill directly affects Yavapai County by providing state funding for a centralized election operations facility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M from state general fund for facility construction, directly funding a project under budget allocation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 1317: appropriation; coordinated reentry program

SB 1317 appropriates $20 million from Arizona’s consumer restitution fund to the Attorney General for grants to counties. These grants fund coordinated reentry planning services programs designed to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into communities. Counties receiving funds must establish coalitions, hire dedicated jail-based staff, implement a statewide recidivism tracking database, create data-sharing agreements, and use screening tools within a two-year grant cycle. The bill requires grantees to demonstrate these specific program elements and commit to local funding contributions before receiving funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from consumer restitution fund to fund county reentry programs, advancing fiscal allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry programs to reduce recidivism through coalition-building, staff hiring, and recidivism tracking database implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2156: livestock compensation fund; appropriation

HB 2156 allocates a specific sum from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the existing livestock compensation fund established under Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-493. This bill provides funding for the program but does not alter eligibility criteria, compensation amounts, or administrative rules for the fund. The appropriation supports the current mechanism for compensating livestock owners for losses, though the exact amount is not specified in the bill text. As a funding measure, it directly affects the operational budget of the livestock compensation fund without creating new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state general fund to livestock compensation program, supporting fiscal management of existing essential service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 2593: appropriation; psychiatry access lines

HB 2593 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the University of Arizona to operate perinatal and pediatric psychiatry access lines during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports the University of Arizona's program providing mental health support for pregnant individuals, new mothers, and children. The bill establishes a dedicated funding stream to cover direct operational costs of these specialized access lines. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for the intended purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state general fund for mental health access lines, funding essential public service per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.5M for perinatal/pediatric psychiatry access lines, directly funding mental health services for vulnerable groups under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Children's Health Mental Health

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