The bill HB2289 proposes to appropriate $18,000,000 from the state General Fund for the fiscal year 2024 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). This funding is designated for the engineering and design costs associated with the extension of State Route 24 (SR 24) in Pinal County. Currently, SR 24 is six miles long and connects the Loop 202 to Ironwood Drive, having opened in 2014.

The new bill language adds specific provisions for the appropriation of funds to ADOT for this purpose, which is not explicitly stated in the current law. The bill also includes a general effective date for the appropriation, ensuring that the funds can be utilized promptly for the intended project.