The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by appropriating a total of $4,585,575 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) for distribution to various law enforcement entities. This funding aims to expand participation in the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Pilot Program, which was established by previous legislation. The bill specifies the amounts allocated to specific police departments and sheriff's offices, including $343,000 for the Phoenix Police Department, $574,000 for the Department of Public Safety, and various other amounts for departments across the state.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts these appropriations from lapsing, meaning the allocated funds would not expire at the end of the fiscal year as typically required under current law. This change is intended to ensure that the funds remain available for their intended purpose without the risk of being lost due to lapsing provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance law enforcement capabilities through improved data sharing and collaboration among agencies.