The bill HB2543 appropriates $336,070,100 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2024 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for 94 highway and road projects prioritized by regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations. This funding aims to enhance transportation infrastructure across Arizona, with specific allocations for projects in counties like Yuma, Mohave, and Cochise. The new bill emphasizes regional planning and prioritization, ensuring that funds are directed to areas identified by local authorities as needing improvement.

In contrast to current law, which lacks detailed appropriations for specific projects, the new bill language outlines explicit funding allocations for various localities, including $5,000,000 for the demolition of the decommissioned U.S. Route 60 Queen Creek Bridge. This specificity in funding distribution for infrastructure improvements marks a significant enhancement over the previous law, which did not provide such detailed financial commitments or address specific local needs. Overall, the bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure funding and address previously unallocated projects.