| ITEM #: 8. DATE: 12/11/2023 AI #:1755 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Ginna Carico, Government Relations Manager & Haley Rahlf, Government Relations Coordinator |
SUMMARY
Staff will provide a recap on the 2023 Legislative Session and seek approval of the 2024 State and Federal Legislative Agenda.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2365, ADOPTING A 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE(S) TO TAKE ACTION. (Ginna Carico, Government Relations Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
The legislative agenda includes aspects to protect existing state and local revenues as well as to explore available resources such as state and federal appropriations.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Council approved the 2023 Legislative Agenda by resolution on January 9, 2023, which continues to be the guiding document until an updated legislative agenda is approved.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Second Regular Session of Arizona’s 56th Legislature will convene on Monday, January 8, 2024. The 118th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2023 and will conclude on January 3, 2025.
At the beginning of each legislative session, the Government Relations staff seeks Council adoption of the legislative agenda, which defines the City’s legislative priorities and guides the City’s government relation activities.
Throughout the year, Government Relations staff will provide regular updates on activity related to the legislative agenda as well as any other legislative activity that could have an impact on Goodyear and other municipalities. Government Relations staff may return to Council to present information and receive formal direction on specific bills and/or amendments that may have a significant impact, or do not fall under the guiding principles established in the legislative agenda.
At the beginning of each legislative session, the Government Relations staff seeks Council adoption of the legislative agenda, which defines the City’s legislative priorities and guides the City’s government relation activities.
Throughout the year, Government Relations staff will provide regular updates on activity related to the legislative agenda as well as any other legislative activity that could have an impact on Goodyear and other municipalities. Government Relations staff may return to Council to present information and receive formal direction on specific bills and/or amendments that may have a significant impact, or do not fall under the guiding principles established in the legislative agenda.