The proposed bill, if enacted, would introduce new provisions to the current statutes regarding appropriations for transportation studies. Specifically, it would insert language that appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for conducting a traffic and safety study on State Route 64, which runs from the City of Williams to the Grand Canyon. This funding aims to enhance safety and traffic management along this route.
Additionally, the bill mandates that ADOT submit a report by December 31, 2026, detailing the findings of the study and any recommendations for improvements to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This requirement for a report is a new insertion that aims to ensure accountability and follow-up on the study's outcomes. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transportation safety and infrastructure planning in the specified area.