REFERENCE TITLE: appropriation; DPS; local border support

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2416

Introduced by

Representative Nguyen

AN ACT

Appropriating monies to the department of public safety.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Appropriation; department of public safety; local border support

The sum of $20,000,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of public safety for local border support. The department shall use the monies appropriated by this section to fund:

1. Local law enforcement officer positions for border drug interdiction to deter and apprehend any individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.

2. Grants to cities, towns and counties for costs associated with prosecuting and detaining persons who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.

3. All capital-related equipment.