The bill SB1184 proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes related to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). It sets conditions for the continuation of ADOT based on the implementation of recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The continuation period varies from five to eight years, contingent on the percentage of recommendations implemented. The bill also introduces prohibitions on ADOT's use of public resources, including the development of carbon reduction plans or strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, unless necessary to accept federal funds. Additionally, ADOT is prohibited from spending public resources on building or maintaining facilities that charge motor vehicles, with an exception for government-owned property and vehicles. The bill also restricts ADOT from spending public resources on certain types of employee training that present blame or judgment based on race, ethnicity, or sex.

The bill repeals section 41-3024.25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adds new sections outlining the conditions for ADOT's termination date, which is dependent on the implementation of the OAG's recommendations. The bill requires the OAG to report on ADOT's progress 18 months after the sunset review report and stipulates that disputes over the OAG's determination can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence. The bill also includes a purpose statement for ADOT, defining its responsibilities, and applies retroactively from July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.25, 41-3028.04
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-340, 41-3024.25, 41-3029.13, 41-1494