The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new appropriations and modifying existing funding allocations for various state projects in Arizona. Specifically, it would appropriate $12,300,000 from the General Fund in FY 2026 and $29,100,000 in FY 2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the Riggs Road Overpass project, and mandate a $49,000,000 appropriation for FY 2028 to be allocated in the first quarter of that fiscal year. Additionally, it would increase appropriations for the Interstate 10 Widening project from $30,000,000 to $40,000,000 in FY 2026 and from $78,000,000 to $93,000,000 in FY 2027, while requiring ADOT to utilize a specific bidding method to expedite construction.
Moreover, the bill would reduce various appropriations from the State Parks Revenue Fund for FY 2022 to the Arizona State Parks Board, and allocate funds for building renewal and maintenance across several state agencies for various capital projects in FY 2026. It would also introduce new appropriations from the Miners' Hospital for Miners with Disabilities Land Fund and the General Fund for the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Additionally, it mandates reporting requirements for ADOT and the Arizona State Parks Board, exempts certain appropriations from Joint Committee on Capital Review scrutiny, and allows the town of Patagonia to use funds for specific road reconstruction. Overall, these updates aim to enhance infrastructure and service delivery while ensuring accountability through new reporting requirements.