Transportation

in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2609: appropriation; ADOT; roundabout; SR 89A

HB 2609 allocates $5,016,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). This funding is specifically for the city of Sedona to construct and improve a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 89A, Forest Road, and Ranger Road. The bill directly affects Sedona residents and travelers at this intersection by providing dedicated state funding for the infrastructure project. As a funding appropriation, it does not create new laws but enables a specific transportation improvement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $5.016M for ADOT to fund a roundabout construction on SR 89A, directly advancing transportation infrastructure at a key intersection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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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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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1273: appropriation; Olga Frontage Road

SB 1273 appropriates $14 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The funds are specifically for pavement rehabilitation work on Olga Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon. This bill directly affects ADOT's infrastructure maintenance budget and the communities along that road segment. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $14M from state general fund for ADOT road maintenance, directly increasing infrastructure budget allocation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds pavement rehabilitation on Olga Frontage Road, directly advancing transportation infrastructure maintenance per bill's allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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failed · Arizona · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1551: budget stabilization fund; transportation fund

SB 1551 creates a statewide infrastructure trust fund to finance transportation projects like highway construction and improvements. It automatically transfers money from Arizona’s budget stabilization fund (BSF) to this trust fund when the state’s economic growth exceeds a set threshold, using specific formulas based on personal income and inflation data. The bill also sets rules for when the BSF must return funds to the general state budget if growth is low, and limits the BSF balance to 10% of general fund revenue. This directly affects how the state manages transportation funding and budget reserves, without targeting specific groups or communities. The bill focuses on procedural fund transfers rather than new policy outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates BSF funds to transportation trust fund via growth-based triggers, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management and funding essential infrastructure programs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated trust fund for highway construction/improvements using automatic BSF transfers when economic growth exceeds threshold, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2236: appropriation; northeast Arizona training center

HB 2236 appropriates $4.3 million from Arizona's general fund for capital improvements at the northeast Arizona training center operated by Northland Pioneer Community College in Navajo County. The funds must be used exclusively for public safety workforce training, including modernizing the driving track to meet state standards, expanding classroom space for law enforcement and emergency services programs, and upgrading related infrastructure. The college must report by December 2027 on how the money was spent, progress toward training standards, completed facility upgrades, and enrollment/outcomes data. This bill directly affects public safety training programs and their participants in northeast Arizona.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.3M from general fund for public safety training infrastructure, advancing state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds capital improvements for law enforcement training at a public safety center, directly supporting workforce development in criminal justice law enforcement programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds $4.3M for capital improvements at community college training center, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and workforce program expansion.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModernizes driving track for public safety training, aligning with transportation safety standards and vehicle regulation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Law Enforcement Higher Education

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2761: appropriation; ADOT; Cornville Road study

HB 2761 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to conduct an infrastructure study focused on traffic improvements along Cornville Road. This bill directly affects Cornville Road residents and commuters by funding an assessment of potential traffic solutions. The key provision is the allocation of funds specifically for ADOT to analyze infrastructure needs on this road segment, with no implementation of changes required. As a procedural funding measure, it does not enact policy but enables a future study.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300k from state general fund for ADOT infrastructure study, directly allocating budget resources for public infrastructure assessment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $300k study for Cornville Road traffic infrastructure assessment, advancing potential future improvements to transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2941: motorcycles; reckless driving

HB 2941 amends Arizona law to classify operating a motorcycle in violation of specific traffic rules (sections 28-903 B/C) as reckless driving. This directly affects motorcycle riders who commit such violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses within 24 months. For second or subsequent violations, the law mandates a minimum 20-day jail sentence before eligibility for probation and imposes a one-year license suspension, with a restricted license option available after 45 days of suspension. The bill also requires judges to order license surrender and report convictions to the state department.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 20-day jail time and license suspension for motorcycle traffic violations, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for motorcycle traffic violations to enhance road safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Driver Licensing

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2257: HOV lane; blood transport vehicles

HB 2257 adds blood transport vehicles to the list of priority vehicles allowed in Arizona's high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes when the lanes are degraded. Specifically, it defines "blood transport vehicles" as nonprofit-owned or operated vehicles transporting blood between collection points, hospitals, or storage centers, and requires them to display a removable decal. This exception allows these vehicles to use HOV lanes even when carrying only one occupant (the driver), provided they display the required decal. The bill does not change the standard HOV lane requirements but creates a specific, limited exception for blood transport. This directly affects nonprofit blood banks, hospitals, and blood storage centers that transport blood products.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows blood transport vehicles priority in HOV lanes, improving emergency medical supply efficiency within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2200: appropriation; State Route 89 widening

HB 2200 appropriates $36 million from Arizona's state general fund for the town of Chino Valley to develop a design concept report for widening State Route 89 between Road 5 North and Road 3 North. The town must first secure $1 million in non-state matching funds (from gifts, grants, or donations) before receiving the state allocation. This bill solely funds the initial planning phase of the project and does not authorize construction. It directly affects Chino Valley residents and local transportation planning by providing conditional state funding for a specific roadway improvement study.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $36M for planning State Route 89 widening, directly funding transportation infrastructure development in its initial phase.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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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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