| ITEM #: 8. DATE: 01/26/2026 AI #:3049 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | RESOLUTION ADOPTING A 2026 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Edwin Hernandez-Vargas, Chief Government Affairs Officer; Anthony Casselman, Government Affairs Officer |
SUMMARY
The Legislative Agenda defines the city's legislative priorities and core values for the 2026 state and federal legislative sessions, and provides direction to Government Relations staff to ensure the city is actively engaging on issues at the State and U.S. Capitols that reflect the priorities and mission of the Goodyear City Council.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2500 ADOPTING A 2026 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE ACTION. (Edwin Hernandez-Vargas, 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 2025 Legislative Agenda by resolution on January 27, 2025, which continues to be the city's guiding document until an updated legislative agenda is approved. Government Relations staff presented the 2026 Legislative Agenda to Council during the January 5, 2026 work session.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The second Regular Session of Arizona's 57th Legislature convened on Monday, January 12, 2026. The 119th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2025, and will conclude on January 3, 2027.
Prior to the start 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 (included as Exhibit A), 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.
Resolution 2026-2500 with Exhibit are included as attachment A.
Prior to the start 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 (included as Exhibit A), 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.
Resolution 2026-2500 with Exhibit are included as attachment A.