Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2242: appropriation; State Route 260; improvements

HB 2242 appropriates $175 million from Arizona's state general fund for safety and capacity improvements to State Route 260 between mileposts 200 and 346, directly affecting drivers, emergency responders, and wildlife in that corridor. The funds will specifically widen roads to four lanes where feasible ($95M), expand shoulders to five feet with modern guardrails ($35M), install wildlife mitigation systems ($25M), and upgrade drainage/slope stabilization ($20M). The Arizona Department of Transportation must prioritize projects using crash data, traffic volume, and safety needs, then submit annual public reports and maintain a project dashboard. The funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules until June 2036, after which the bill expires.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $175M from state general fund for infrastructure improvements, directly allocating budget resources to a public project.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds wildlife mitigation systems ($25M) to protect corridor wildlife, directly supporting environmental conservation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $175M for road safety/capacity improvements (widening, guardrails, wildlife systems) directly enhancing transportation infrastructure on State Route 260.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Wildlife Roads & Highways

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2273: distributions; transportation projects; Pinal county

HB 2273 allocates unspent county transportation excise tax revenues for specific road improvement projects across Pinal County and surrounding communities in Arizona. The bill directs $45.98 million toward 12 named projects, including road widening in Florence, paving in Pinal County, traffic interchanges in Maricopa, and general transportation upgrades for cities like Queen Creek and tribal communities (Gila River, Ak-Chin, and Coolidge). Funds are distributed proportionally if total revenues exceed or fall short of the $45.98 million target. This policy change directly affects local governments and tribal entities by providing dedicated funding for infrastructure projects without creating new taxes or fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates unspent transportation excise tax revenues to fund road projects, promoting responsible fiscal management of existing budget resources.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $45.98M for road widening, paving, and transit upgrades in Pinal County, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1204: appropriation; U.S. 60; SR 303

SB 1204 allocates $5.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The funds are specifically for designing and conducting an environmental analysis of interchange improvements at U.S. Route 60 and State Route 303. This bill directly affects the Department of Transportation and the communities near this highway intersection by funding the initial planning phase of potential infrastructure upgrades. The appropriation is limited to the design and environmental review stages, not construction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5.5M from state general fund for transportation planning, directly advancing government spending on infrastructure within budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5.5M for environmental analysis of highway interchange improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure planning at U.S. 60/SR 303.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1250: appropriation; State Route 87

SB 1250 appropriates $6,406,300 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to construct a left turn lane at the intersection of southbound State Route 87 and East Malcolm X Street. The bill directly affects drivers using this specific intersection by adding a dedicated left-turn lane, and it directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to execute the project. Key provisions include the exact funding amount, the specific location of the construction, and the fiscal year for implementation. This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes, solely authorizing capital improvement for traffic flow at one intersection.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $6.4M for specific road infrastructure (left turn lane at SR 87 intersection), directly funding transportation safety and efficiency improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1531: special plate; distracted driving

SB 1531 creates a new "distracted driving special plate" program in Arizona, requiring a $32,000 upfront payment to the Department of Transportation by December 31, 2026, before the plates can be issued. The donor designs the plates (subject to department approval) and may combine it with personalized plate requests. For each plate issued, a $25 fee is charged, with $17 directed to a "distracted driving special plate fund" (to be deposited into the State Highway Fund). This program directly affects vehicle owners who pay the fees and seek these special plates, but only after the initial $32,000 payment is made. The bill does not change distracted driving laws or enforcement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds distracted driving safety program via State Highway Fund, directly supporting transportation safety initiatives with $17 per plate allocated to highway safety efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2345: unlawful presence; commercial vehicle; forfeiture

This Arizona bill makes it a class 5 felony to possess a fake commercial driver's license if your presence in the U.S. isn't authorized under federal law. If someone violates this while operating a commercial vehicle, police can seize and sell the vehicle. Employers who knowingly hire such individuals must pay a civil penalty equal to the vehicle's fair market value. All money from fines and vehicle sales goes to Arizona's highway user revenue fund.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by making fake CDL possession a felony for unauthorized immigrants, increasing penalties and vehicle forfeiture without reform focus.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes unauthorized presence via fake CDLs, imposes vehicle forfeiture, and penalizes employers - directly restricting immigrant access and enforcement95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs fines and vehicle sales to Arizona's highway user revenue fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2304: appropriations; transportation projects

HB 2304 allocates $41,384,400 from Arizona's state general fund for transportation projects in fiscal year 2026-2027. It directly funds 52 specific infrastructure improvements across 25 cities, counties, and tribal nations, including road reconstructions (e.g., Bullhead City's Baseline Road), bridge replacements (e.g., Globe's Pinal Creek Bridge), trail projects (e.g., Lake Havasu City's State Route 95 Multi-Use Trail), and pedestrian safety upgrades (e.g., Clarkdale's Broadway Street). The bill provides no new policy changes but authorizes state funding for pre-approved local projects. This is a routine appropriations measure, not a substantive legislative policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $41M from state general fund for transportation infrastructure projects, directly funding essential public services through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $41M for road reconstructions, bridge replacements, and pedestrian safety projects across AZ, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2259: TPT; distribution; HURF

HB 2259 creates a new revenue stream for Arizona's highway fund by directing 10% of transaction tax revenues from businesses leasing or renting public-access electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund. It directly affects EV charging station operators who provide services accessible to the general public under the state's personal property rental classification. The bill amends tax statutes to specify that this 10% distribution applies to "state transaction privilege tax revenues collected under section 42-5010" from such EV charging rentals. This policy change establishes a dedicated funding source for highway maintenance and improvements without altering existing tax rates or creating new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 10% of EV charging transaction taxes to highway fund, creating new dedicated revenue stream for infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects 10% of EV charging transaction taxes to Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1455: appropriation; State Route 24; extension

SB 1455 allocates state general funds for the extension of State Route 24 east of Ironwood Drive. The bill provides money specifically for surveying, designing, and constructing this road segment, managed by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The project directly affects local infrastructure in the area surrounding Ironwood Drive, aiming to improve regional connectivity. This is a funding measure for a specific transportation project, not a broader policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state general funds for infrastructure project, a specific budgetary appropriation under fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road extension project, directly advancing infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Roads & Highways

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