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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
Senate: ATT DP 7-2-1-0 | Third Read 17-10-3-0 |
SB1457: air mobility fund; border security
Sponsor: Senator Farnsworth, LD 10
Committee on Appropriations
Overview
Expands the usage of the Advanced Air Mobility Fund (Fund) to include purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles for border security purposes.
History
Laws 2025, Chapter 248 established the Fund consisting of monies appropriated by the legislature and any nonfederal gifts, grants, donations or other monies received by the State Treasurer from any public or private source for transportation projects.
Fund monies must be used to purchase advanced air mobility vehicles capable of carrying passengers or cargo for testing and demonstration purposes of the ability to use advanced air mobility vehicles and construct vertiports.
The State Treasurer must administer the Fund. Fund monies are subject to legislative appropriation and are exempt from lapsing. The State Treasurer must invest and divest Fund monies and monies earned from investment must be credited to the Fund.
Before any expenditure is made from the Fund, the State Treasurer and the Arizona Department of Transportation must submit an expenditure plan for review to the Joint Committee on Capital Review (A.R.S. § 28-8604).
Provisions
1. Expands the allowable uses of Fund monies to include purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles for border security purposes. (Sec. 1)
2. Prioritizes counties located along this state's international border. (Sec. 1)
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6. Initials LM/DS/JA SB 1457
7. 3/27/2026 Page 0 Appropriations
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