Arizona HB 2416: appropriation; DPS; local border support

Bill Text

HB2416 - 572R - H Ver 

 House Engrossed

 appropriation; DPS; 
 local border support

 State of Arizona

 House of Representatives

 Fifty-seventh Legislature

 Second Regular Session

 2026

 HOUSE BILL 2416

AN 
ACT

Appropriating monies to the department of 
public safety.

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Be it 
enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Appropriation; 
department of public safety; local border support

The sum of $20,000,000 is appropriated 
from the state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of 
public safety for local border support. The department shall use the 
monies appropriated by this section to fund:

1. Local law enforcement 
officer positions for border drug interdiction to deter and apprehend any 
individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal 
immigration and other border-related crimes.

2. Grants to cities, towns 
and counties for costs associated with prosecuting and detaining persons who 
are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and 
other border-related crimes.

3. All capital-related 
equipment.