ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: PSLE DP 9-6-0-0 | APPROP DP 12-6-0-0

HB 2606: appropriation; local border support

Sponsor: Representative Nguyen, LD 1

Caucus & COW

Overview

Appropriates $50,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) in FY 2026 to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for enforcement, prosecution and detention of border-related crimes and to support local communities.

History

DPS is responsible for creating and coordinating services for use by local enforcement agencies in protecting public safety. DPS is also tasked with establishing: 1) crime prevention services; 2) apprehending violators; 3) training law enforcement; and 4) promoting public safety. DPS cannot override local agencies' jurisdiction and authority. DPS comprises the divisions of: 1) Arizona Highway Patrol; 2) narcotics enforcement and criminal investigation; 3) scientific criminal analysis; 4) training and education; and 5) major incident (A.R.S. §§41-1711; 41-1712).

Provisions

1. Appropriates $50,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2026 to DPS for local border support. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires the monies be used to fund local law enforcement officer positions for drug interdiction to deter and capture individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes. (Sec. 1)

3. Directs DPS to use the monies to help cities, towns and counties with the costs associated with prosecuting and detaining individuals charged with border-related crimes as outlined. (Sec. 1)

4. Allows DPS to fund all capital-related equipment. (Sec. 1)

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