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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: PSLE DP 6-5-0-4 | APPROP DP 11-6-0-1 |
HB 2416: appropriation; DPS; local border support
Sponsor: Representative Nguyen, LD 1
House Engrossed
Overview
Appropriates $20,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) in fiscal year (FY) 2027 for local border support.
History
Established in 1969, DPS is the state's law enforcement agency tasked with creating and coordinating services for use by local law enforcement agencies in protecting the public safety. DPS is responsible for: 1) enforcing laws on Arizona state highways and in narcotics, organized crime, liquor and specific regulatory functions; 2) providing operational assistance to local and state agencies within the criminal justice community; and 3) establishing modern services for prevention of crime, apprehension of violators and the training of law enforcement personnel (A.R.S. §§ 41-1711; 41-1712; Arizona DPS).
Provisions
1. Appropriates $20,000,000 from the state GF to DPS in FY 27 to provide local border support by funding the following:
a. local law enforcement officer positions for border drug interdiction to deter and apprehend any individuals who are charged with specified border-related crimes;
b. grants to cities, towns and counties for costs associated with prosecuting and detaining persons who are charged with specified border-related crimes;
c. all capital-related equipment. (Sec. 1)
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Initials NM/AI HB 2416
2/24/2026 Page 0 House Engrossed
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