HB 2396 Summary

• Appropriates $45,783,291 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Department of Transportation for 36 highway and road projects across Arizona.

• Funds local infrastructure projects including sidewalk construction, pavement rehabilitation, roundabout intersections, and corridor improvements in cities and counties throughout the state.

• Notable allocations include $6,535,072 for U.S. Route 95 improvements, $4,494,144 for Apache Junction improvements, and $4,171,537 for Ironwood Road lane additions in Queen Creek.

• Includes projects serving rural areas and tribal lands, such as $410,551 for Apache County dirt road stabilization and $710,550 for San Carlos Apache Tribe pavement overlay.

• Appropriations do not lapse until the funded purpose is accomplished or abandoned, or if the funds remain unexpended and unencumbered for a full fiscal year.