This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the funding and management of peace officer training equipment. Specifically, it maintains the existing $9 surcharge on fees for court-authorized diversion programs, while updating the allocation of these funds. The bill changes the distribution of the surcharge, directing $5 to the judicial collection enhancement fund and $4 to a newly established "public safety de-escalation and life safety fund," replacing the previous "peace officer training equipment fund."

Additionally, the bill introduces a $4 penalty assessment on civil traffic violations and criminal violations related to motor vehicle statutes, with the funds also directed to the new public safety de-escalation and life safety fund. Furthermore, it repeals section 41-1732 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which likely pertains to the previous funding structure for peace officer training equipment. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the funding mechanisms for law enforcement training and equipment while emphasizing de-escalation and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-114, 12-116.10, 41-1731, 41-1732, 35-146, 35-147, 13-825, 35-313, 35-190