Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1847: general appropriations act; 2026-2027.

SB 1847 is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion in state funding to support prisons, community corrections, and inmate healthcare. The bill establishes strict reporting requirements, mandating that the department submit monthly financial updates, annual staffing reports, and detailed bed capacity analyses to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. It also introduces specific financial controls, such as requiring legislative review before spending on certain inmate healthcare contracts and limiting private prison staff stipends to amounts equal to those paid to state employees. Additionally, the legislation directs that all earnings from specific land funds be used solely to support penal institutions and requires the department to prioritize filling in-state prison beds before using out-of-state provisional beds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to state corrections and enforces strict financial reporting, directly advancing budget management and funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $1.6B to Arizona DOC for prisons, corrections, and healthcare, strengthening the system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1849: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027.

SB 1849 appropriates state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for various highway projects, including road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies across multiple counties. The bill allocates money for specific initiatives such as widening roads in Goodyear, building an overpass on State Route 347, and conducting feasibility studies for new corridors in Pinal and Pima counties. It also establishes conditions for certain projects, requiring local governments or regional associations to contribute matching funds before state money is spent. Additionally, the legislation exempts these specific appropriations from standard legislative review and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are completed or abandoned.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4156: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027

HB 4156 directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to spend state funds on a wide range of highway projects, including repaving roads, building overpasses, and constructing new bridges across the state. The bill appropriates money from the state general fund and the state highway fund for specific tasks such as widening lanes, improving drainage, and studying future corridor expansions in various counties. It also includes provisions that exempt these specific appropriations from certain legislative reviews and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are finished or abandoned. Additionally, the legislation sets expectations for local governments and regional associations to contribute their own money to several major infrastructure initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, directly advancing the budget topic by funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for highway projects, repaving, and bridge construction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Roads & Highways

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4155: amusements; 2026-2027

This Arizona bill updates regulations for liquor licenses, boxing, and fantasy sports to ensure proper tax collection and fund management. It requires boxing promoters to pay a four percent tax on gross receipts and mandates financial audits for these events, with unspent funds reverting to the state general fund if they exceed a specific limit. The legislation also establishes a fee for fantasy sports operators based on tribal gaming revenue shares and allows the boxing commission to withhold prize money from participants involved in sham contests. Additionally, the bill clarifies license renewal timelines and medical exam expiration dates for combat sports while repealing an outdated section related to fantasy sports funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new taxes on boxing and fantasy sports, ensuring proper tax collection and fund management for the state.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4157: commerce; 2026-2027

This bill updates how money from Arizona's state lottery is distributed and clarifies rules for examining insurance companies. It ensures that funds are first used to pay off lottery-related bond debts, then allocates specific amounts to various programs including wildlife conservation, child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. The legislation also establishes a minimum deposit requirement for the state general fund before certain heritage funds can receive money and sets a schedule for quarterly transfers. Additionally, it mandates that the insurance director examine domestic insurers at least once every five years and allows for accepting reports from other states to avoid duplicate reviews.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates lottery funds to essential programs like wildlife conservation, child safety, and homeless shelters, directly funding public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates lottery funds specifically to wildlife conservation programs, directly supporting environmental protection efforts.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allocates funds to homeless shelters, directly supporting housing assistance and homelessness prevention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Conservation Wildlife Historic Preservation Homelessness

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1859: state budget implementation; 2026-2027.

SB 1859 outlines the powers and duties of the Arizona state department for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, focusing on improving information technology management across state agencies. The bill requires agencies to adopt statewide technical standards, submit annual technology plans, and undergo strict review for projects costing between $25,000 and $1 million, with larger projects needing independent third-party reviews. It also grants the department authority to temporarily suspend funding for at-risk projects and mandates the use of unrestricted federal monies for essential government services starting in July 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by enforcing strict IT spending reviews and standards, preventing waste and improving budget efficiency.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates statewide IT standards, requires technology plans, and enforces strict project reviews to improve state agency technology management and efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 4154: general appropriations act; 2026-2027

This bill establishes the 2026-2027 budget for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion to fund state prisons, private prisons, and correctional programs. It mandates that the department submit detailed monthly and annual reports to the legislature regarding spending, staffing levels, bed capacity, and inmate healthcare performance. The legislation also requires that any plans to open or close one hundred or more prison beds be reviewed by the joint legislative budget committee before implementation. Additionally, it sets specific rules for how funds from various correctional funds must be used and transferred to support the department's operations and retirement contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to fund state prisons and mandates detailed spending reports, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds corrections and mandates transparency reports on staffing and healthcare, strengthening oversight and resource allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4164: local government; 2026-2027

This bill allows Arizona counties with fewer than 250,000 residents to use money from specific local taxes for general county expenses in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Under this rule, a county can use up to $1.25 million from any designated revenue source for purposes other than what that source was originally intended for. To ensure transparency, the law requires these smaller counties to submit a report to the state budget committee by October 1, 2026, detailing how they plan to use these funds. The measure applies only to counties based on their 2020 population counts and does not affect larger jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows counties to use local tax funds for general expenses, promoting fiscal flexibility and efficient resource allocation for local governments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Local Government

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1858: revenue; 2026-2027.

SB 1858 outlines how specific state tax revenues collected in Arizona will be distributed for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directs these funds to various education-related accounts, including basic state aid for schools, technology and research grants for universities, workforce development programs for community colleges, and support for tribal-operated colleges. Additionally, it allocates money for school safety initiatives, failing school tutoring, and reimbursement for income tax credits. The legislation also establishes fees for local governments to help cover the costs of modernizing the state's integrated tax system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state tax revenues to fund education, workforce development, and school safety programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly allocates state tax revenues to fund K-12 schools, universities, community colleges, and tribal colleges, directly advancing educational access and resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds for technology and research grants at universities, indicating support for technology advancement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue State Budget School Funding School Safety

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4166: state budget implementation; 2026-2027

HB 4166 establishes the framework for implementing Arizona's 2026-2027 state budget, with a primary focus on strengthening the state's information technology management and financial oversight. The bill mandates that the state department of administration develop and enforce statewide IT standards, requiring agencies to submit annual technology plans and limiting the department's approval authority for projects between $25,000 and $1 million while mandating independent reviews for larger initiatives. Additionally, the legislation directs that any unrestricted federal funds received during the 2026-2027 fiscal year must be deposited into the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens financial oversight and IT management, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient state budget implementation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens state IT management, enforces standards, and mandates independent reviews for large projects to ensure financial oversight and security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget