This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $20,000,000 from the state General Fund to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for local border support in fiscal year 2026-2027. The new provisions will require the DPS to utilize these funds for specific purposes, including the funding of local law enforcement officer positions aimed at border drug interdiction, grants to local governments for prosecuting and detaining individuals charged with border-related crimes, and the acquisition of capital-related equipment.

The bill introduces several new elements to the existing law, specifically detailing the types of border-related crimes that the appropriated funds will address, such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal immigration. These insertions clarify the intended use of the funds and expand the scope of support provided to local law enforcement agencies, thereby enhancing their capacity to manage border security issues effectively.