Bill > SB1677

This bill appropriates an unspecified amount of money from the state's general fund to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for the fiscal year 2026-2027, specifically for the mitigation of salt cedar, an invasive plant species, along the Gila River. The mitigation efforts are targeted for two specific areas: west of State Route 85 to Gillespie Dam, and west of McPhaul Bridge to where the Gila River meets the Colorado River. Importantly, this appropriation is exempt from a standard state law (section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes) that typically causes unspent funds to expire at the end of the fiscal year, meaning the money can be used beyond that period if needed.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85317