The proposed bill, if enacted, would update current statutes by appropriating $1,300,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to distribute to Yuma County for a bridge replacement project on Somerton Avenue. The bill includes new language that specifies the location of the project, stating it is between West County 10th Street and West County 11th Street.
Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement that Yuma County must demonstrate a commitment for matching funds of at least $200,000 from non-state sources, such as gifts, grants, and donations, before ADOT can distribute the appropriated funds. This condition is a new insertion that modifies the existing language regarding the distribution of funds, ensuring that the county has secured additional financial support for the project.