Air mobility fund; border security
Summary
Arizona SB1457 establishes the Advanced Air Mobility Fund to support air mobility infrastructure development in the state. The bill passed the Senate 17-10 on March 19, 2026, and was transmitted to the House for further action. The legislation also addresses border security measures through air mobility solutions.
What changed
Arizona SB1457 creates the Advanced Air Mobility Fund to finance air mobility infrastructure projects within the state. The bill cleared the Senate with a 17-10 vote and has been assigned to House Appropriations and Rules committees for further consideration. The legislation also incorporates border security provisions related to air mobility operations.
Transportation companies, aviation service providers, and government contractors should monitor this bill as it progresses through the House. If enacted, the new fund could create procurement and contracting opportunities for entities involved in air mobility technology, infrastructure development, and border security solutions. Sponsors and stakeholders in the advanced air mobility sector may want to engage with Arizona legislators during the remaining committee process.
What to do next
- Monitor SB1457 progress through Arizona House
- Prepare for potential air mobility infrastructure funding opportunities if bill becomes law
- Review border security air mobility requirements upon enactment
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ChangeBridge / Arizona / SB1457 Passed SB1457 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-19
Air mobility fund; border security
Bill Details
State Arizona
Session Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Chamber Senate
Official Source apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85041
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Sponsors
David Farnsworth (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-08 H House minority caucus: Do pass 2026-04-08 H House majority caucus: Do pass 2026-04-02 H House consent calendar 2026-04-02 H House RULES Committee action: constitutional and in proper form, voting: (7-0-0-1-0-0) 2026-03-31 H House APPROP Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (10-7-0-2-0-0) 2026-03-24 H House read second time 2026-03-23 H Assigned to House RULES Committee 2026-03-23 H Assigned to House APPROP Committee 2026-03-23 H Introduced in House and read first time 2026-03-19 H Transmit to House 2026-03-19 S Senate third reading PASSED voting: (17-10-3-0) 2026-02-17 S Senate minority caucus: Do pass 2026-02-17 S Senate majority caucus: Do pass 2026-02-16 S Senate consent calendar 2026-02-16 S Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0) 2026-02-10 S Senate ATT Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-2-1-0) 2026-02-02 S Senate read second time 2026-01-29 S Assigned to Senate RULES Committee 2026-01-29 S Assigned to Senate ATT Committee 2026-01-29 S Introduced in Senate and read first time
Votes
2026-02-11 Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Committee Action (DP) Yea: 7 Nay: 2 2026-02-16 Senate Rules Committee Action (PFC) Yea: 0 Nay: 0 2026-03-19 Senate - Third Reading Yea: 17 Nay: 10 2026-03-31 House Appropriations Committee Action (DP) Yea: 10 Nay: 7 2026-04-02 House Rules Committee Action (C&P) Yea: 7 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-29 S Appropriations, Transportation and Technology 2026-01-29 S Rules 2026-03-19 H Appropriations 2026-03-23 H Rules
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-26 Introduced 2026-02-20 Engrossed
Subjects
Advanced Air Mobility Fund Air Mobility Fund Border Security Transportation - Title 28 Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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