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SB 1735

2025-2026; general appropriations act

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by John Kavanagh

Arizona's 2025-2026 state budget allocates funding across all agencies and programs, now signed into law, determining resource distribution for education, healthcare, and government services.

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Bill Summary · SB 1735

Legislative bill overview

SB 1735 is Arizona's general appropriations act for fiscal years 2025-2026, which allocates state funding across all government agencies and programs. This omnibus spending bill was introduced by Senator John Kavanagh and has already passed both chambers and received the Governor's signature as of June 27, 2025.

Why is this important

General appropriations acts are the primary mechanism through which state legislatures authorize and distribute taxpayer funding to essential services including education, healthcare, infrastructure, and law enforcement. The budget priorities embedded in this bill directly determine what programs expand, maintain, or contract during the fiscal biennium, affecting millions of Arizona residents' access to services and the state's economic priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Education funding levels - Disputes over per-pupil spending allocations, teacher compensation, and charter school vs. traditional public school distribution
  • Healthcare and Medicaid provisions - Debates regarding coverage expansion, provider reimbursement rates, and behavioral health services
  • Tax policy interactions - How the budget accommodates recent tax changes and revenue projections in a post-pandemic fiscal environment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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