Bill > HB2964

This bill addresses capital outlay appropriations for various state departments and institutions for fiscal year 2026, with several key provisions. The Arizona State Parks Board will have multiple project funding reductions totaling approximately $22.7 million, which will be reverted back to the state parks revenue fund. The bill allocates significant funding for major maintenance and repair of state buildings, including $19 million for the Department of Administration from the capital outlay stabilization fund, $5.86 million for the State Department of Corrections, $1.82 million for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and $218,200 for the Arizona State Lottery Commission. The Department of Transportation receives substantial funding, including $458.77 million for statewide highway construction from the state highway fund and $44.34 million for airport planning and development from the state aviation fund. The bill requires the Arizona State Parks Board to submit a report by September 1, 2025, detailing project priorities, and mandates that the Department of Transportation provide several detailed reports on highway construction expenses, capital outlay information, and outstanding debt. Importantly, the bill stipulates that these appropriations cannot be used for personal services or employee-related expenditures, with the exception of inmate construction program services.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83498