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HB 4154

general appropriations act; 2026-2027

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Michael Carbone and 4 co-sponsors

HB 4154 outlines Arizona’s 2026-2027 general operating funding by allocating state funds to agencies and programs, setting totals and directives for the two-year budget.

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Bill Summary · HB 4154

Bill Overview

HB 4154, titled “general appropriations act; 2026-2027,” is a proposed general appropriations bill for the Arizona state government covering the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill is currently in its first reading in the House (as of June 9, 2026) and has multiple co-sponsors.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes the state’s general operating appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal years.
  • Serves as the primary mechanism for allocating state funds to executive agencies, departments, programs, and other state needs for the two-year budget cycle.
  • Sets funding levels, and in some cases policy directives, that guide state finance and program implementation during the period.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appropriations Authority: Provides the annual and multi-year funding authorizations needed for state operations, services, and capital programs.
  • Agency Allocations: Specifies the distribution of funds to state agencies (e.g., health, education, public safety, transportation, social services, and other departments), potentially including line-item detail.
  • Special or Targeted Funding: May include appropriations for targeted programs, one-time expenditures, or contingency funds for emergencies or unforeseen needs.
  • General Policy Provisions: May incorporate statutory language related to spending controls, procurement, reporting requirements, or implementation guidelines tied to the appropriation.

Note: The exact line items, program ceilings, and policy riders are not provided in the available information. The bill, as a general appropriations act, typically combines funding appropriations with related fiscal and administrative directives.

Who/What Is Affected

  • State Agencies: Directly affected through operating and program funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal years.
  • State Employees and Programs: Impacted by funding levels for salaries, benefits, and program execution.
  • Public Services: Education, health care, transportation, public safety, and social services may see changes in funding priorities or program capacity depending on appropriations.
  • Stakeholders and Recipients: Residents and organizations relying on state-funded programs may be affected by funding shifts, expansions, or reductions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: First Reading in the Arizona House on 2026-06-09.
  • Next Steps: Typically proceeds through committee consideration (Appropriations/Finance, etc.), potential amendments, floor debate, and eventual passage by both chambers, followed by signatures and enactment into law for the 2026-2027 fiscal years.
  • Effective Date: General appropriations acts generally become effective on July 1 of the fiscal year start or as specified within the bill, with appropriations applying to the 2026-2027 period.

Notes for Further Review

  • A detailed analysis would require the bill text to identify exact dollar amounts, line-item allocations, program-specific appropriations, and any policy riders or sunset clauses.
  • It would be important to compare HB 4154 to the prior-year general appropriations act to understand growth, priorities, and any structural changes (e.g., new programs, reorganizations, or funding shifts).

If you’d like, I can incorporate the actual fiscal tables and line-item details from the bill text to produce a more granular, itemized summary.

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

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