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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session

 

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1457

 

air mobility fund; border security

Purpose

Adds purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles for border security to the allowable uses of monies in the Advanced Air Mobility Fund (Fund).

Background

The Fund is administered by the State Treasurer and consists of monies appropriated by the Legislature and any nonfederal gifts, grants, donations or other monies received from any public or private source for transportation projects. Fund monies must be used to: 1) purchase advanced air mobility vehicles that are capable of carrying passengers or cargo for testing and demonstration purposes; and 2) constructing vertiports (A.R.S. § 28-8604).

There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Provisions

1.   Adds purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles for border security to the allowable uses of monies in the Fund.

2.   Requires priority to be given to counties that are located along the international border when purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles.

3.   Becomes effective on the general effective date.

Prepared by Senate Research

February 4, 2026

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