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AZ SCR1026

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to create a continuing appropriation mechanism if no general appropriation bill is signed into law when a new fiscal year begins
  • The previous fiscal year's general appropriation bill would automatically remain in effect until a new one is signed, with adjustments made by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee
  • Required adjustments include removing one-time transfers and expenditures, making debt service adjustments, and accounting for inflation and enrollment growth for education, AHCCCS, child safety, and economic security programs
  • The continuing appropriation does not apply if the adjusted prior-year budget plus other required appropriations would exceed projected general fund revenues for the new fiscal year
  • If approved by the legislature, this constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

General appropriation bill; continuing appropriation

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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