Votes at a glance: March 19 Arizona Senate passes multiple transportation and other appropriations

The Arizona Senate on March 19 advanced and passed multiple bills on third reading, including a series of transportation appropriations, veteran‑related funding and other measures. Below are key outcomes as announced on the floor.

• SB 10‑62 — Appropriation to the Department of Transportation. Passed (17 ayes, 9 nays). Senator Epstein urged funding source reform, saying road funding should come from the Highway User Revenue Fund rather than the general fund.

• SB 10‑63 — Appropriation to the Department of Transportation with projects affecting the San Carlos Apache area. Passed (18 ayes, 9 nays, 3 not voting). Senator Rogers explained the aye as support for tribal road safety improvements.

• SB 10‑64 — DOT appropriation including a Flagstaff cost share. Passed (18 ayes, 9 nays, 3 not voting). Senator QB noted significant local cost share from the City of Flagstaff.

• SB 10‑65 — Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Military Veterans Fund appropriation. Passed (19 ayes, 8 nays, 3 not voting). Senator Epstein explained his no vote citing FDA clearance and consumer protection concerns about unapproved HBOT uses.

• SB 10‑88 — Measure involving the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. Passed (16 ayes, 11 nays, 3 not voting).

• SB 11‑54 — DOT appropriation for State Route 64 (Grand Canyon gateway). Passed (17 ayes, 10 nays). Senator Rogers emphasized safety issues on the route and stakeholder support.

• SB 11‑56 — Department of Public Safety appropriation tied to border activities. Passed (17 ayes, 10 nays, 3 not voting). See separate article for extended debate.

• SB 11‑57 — Additional DPS funding for fencing/high‑crossing areas. Passed (17 ayes, 10 nays, 3 not voting).

• SB 17‑98 — Amendments related to Title 15 and FAFSA awareness and education support. Passed (22 ayes, 5 nays, 3 not voting). Senators highlighted bipartisan work to improve FAFSA awareness.

• SB 14‑61 — Appropriation to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to support allied health workforce programs (tuition‑free training and employer partnerships). Passed (23 ayes, 4 nays, 3 not voting).

Other third readings and votes on transportation and related appropriations were recorded and the secretary was instructed to transmit passed bills to the House. The Senate recessed and adjourned for the day after committee announcements.