The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by appropriating a total of $4,582,575 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 initially established in Laws 2024, chapter 209, section 127. The bill specifies the amounts allocated to specific police departments and sheriff's offices, including $343,000 for the Phoenix Police Department and $600,000 for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, among others.
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 Arizona law. This change is significant as it allows law enforcement agencies to utilize the funds over a longer period, ensuring the successful implementation and expansion of the pilot program. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance law enforcement data sharing capabilities across multiple jurisdictions in Arizona.