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2025 State Legislative 
Agenda
Glendale City Council Workshop – November 26, 2024

2025 Legislative Session
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• First Regular Session of the 57th Arizona Legislature
–Convenes on Monday, January 13, 2025
• Republican Majority
–Senate: 17 Republicans, 13 Democrats
–House: 33 Republicans, 27 Democrats
• Glendale Legislative Districts
–29, 27, 26, 25, 24, 22
–Senate: 3 Republicans, 3 Democrats
–House: 6 Republicans, 6 Democrats

Notable Leadership Positions
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• Representative Steve Montenegro – Speaker of the House 
• Representative Michael Carbone – House Majority Leader
• Representative Quanta Crews – Co Minority Whip for the House
• Senator Janae Shamp – Senate Majority Leader
• Senator Frank Carroll-  Senate Majority Whip 
• Senator Flavio Bravo - Senate Minority Assistant Leader 
• Senator Kevin Payne – Chair of Senate Public Safety Committee

Legislative Outreach
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• Meet with Legislators over the Interim
• Council’s interaction and relationship building
• Legislative Dinner: February 8, 2024
• 2025 Legislative Dinner: January 9, 2025

Major Themes
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• Legislative Balance
• FY 2024 Budget Shortfall
• Land Use Planning
• Affordable Housing
• Homelessness
• Director Nominations

Legislative Priorities
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•Fiscal Sustainability
–Protection of state shared revenue
–Full funding of existing revenue streams
–Preservation of local taxing authority
–Oppose unfunded mandates
•Economic Development
–Local authority to execute economic development 
projects
–Maintain and enhance current economic 
development tools

Legislative Priorities
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•Land Use Planning
–Maintain local authority
•Military Preservation
–Preserve the mission of Luke Air Force Base
–Support existing statutes that protect military 
installations
–Ensure capability for future mission expansion

Legislative Priorities
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•Neighborhoods
–Preserve and enhance quality of life in 
neighborhoods
•Public Safety
–Preserve and enhance ability to strategically 
plan for and respond to emergencies

Legislative Priorities
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•Transportation
–Support voter approved Proposition 400 and 
regional coordination and protect 
implementation of Proposition 400
–Encourage additional tools to provide for 
transportation improvements
•Water
–Ensure the wise use of natural resources

Legislative Resources
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• Intergovernmental Programs Website
glendaleaz.com/your_government/government_relations
Legislative Link Updates posted online
Email List - Deanne Torres 623-930-2813
Find your State Legislator and Congressman
Glendale District Boundaries
Contact information for Legislators
State Legislative Agenda
Staff contact information for resident support
Lobbying Reports

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2025 State Legislative 
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