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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
VETOED
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.
Governor's Veto Message
The Governor indicates in her veto message that S.B. 1457 appears to cater to a particular vendor without clear demand or need from law enforcement.
Senate Action House Action
ATT 2/10/26 DP 7-2-1 APPROP 3/31/26 DP 10-7-0-2
3rd Read 3/19/26 17-10-3 3rd Read 6/11/26 33-25-2
Vetoed by the Governor 6/19/26
Prepared by Senate Research
June 24, 2026
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