HB2962 Summary: General Appropriations; FY2026

• Amends Laws 2024, chapter 209, section 25 to increase the Department of Child Safety FY2024-2025 operating lump sum appropriation from $147.8 million to $151.3 million, with increases to caseworkers ($131.9M to $146.7M), comprehensive health plan services ($127.9M to $174.4M), and congregate group care ($103.6M to $122.4M).

• Appropriates $1.247 billion to Department of Child Safety for FY2025-2026, including funding for caseworkers, out-of-home placements, adoption services, and comprehensive health plans.

• Contains comprehensive FY2025-2026 appropriations for multiple state agencies including $8.7 billion for Superintendent of Public Instruction (basic state aid), $1.58 billion for Department of Corrections, $554.9 million for Department of Transportation, and $367.6 million for Department of Public Safety.

• Includes supplemental FY2024-2025 appropriations totaling $231.8 million, including reductions to AHCCCS and DES, increases for K-12 education, and county election reimbursement for special elections.

• Establishes reporting requirements, FTE position authorizations, fund transfers, and payment deferrals through FY2026-2027.