This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $15,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the State Match Advantage for Rural Transportation (SMART) fund, as established by section 28-339 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new language specifies the amount and the purpose of the appropriation, which is aimed at enhancing rural transportation funding.

The bill does not delete any existing provisions but adds new language to clarify the funding allocation to the SMART fund. This addition aims to ensure that the SMART fund has the necessary financial resources to support transportation projects in rural areas, thereby improving infrastructure and access in those regions.