| ITEM #: 16. DATE: 01/27/2025 AI #:2397 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | 2025 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Ginna Carico, Chief Government Affairs Officer & Haley Rahlf, Government Relations Coordinator |
SUMMARY
This is to request the adoption of the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Agenda.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2442 ADOPTING A 2025 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE(S) TO TAKE ACTION. (Ginna Carico, Chief Government Affairs Officer)
FISCAL IMPACT
The legislative agenda includes aspects to protect existing state and local revenues, as well as to explore available resources such as federal and state appropriations.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Council approved the 2024 Legislative Agenda by resolution on December 11, 2023, which continues to be the City's guiding document until an updated legislative agenda is approved. Government Relations staff presented the 2025 Legislative Agenda to Council during the January 13, 2025 work session.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The first Regular Session of Arizona's 57th Legislature convened Monday, January 13, 2025. The 119th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2025 and will conclude on January 3, 2027.
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 relations 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 the 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. Attachment A provides the proposed resolution for the 2025 Legislative Agenda, while Attachment B provides the proposed 2025 Federal and State legislative priorities and core values.
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 relations 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 the 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. Attachment A provides the proposed resolution for the 2025 Legislative Agenda, while Attachment B provides the proposed 2025 Federal and State legislative priorities and core values.