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1 Edwin Hernandez-Vargas, Chief Government Affairs Officer & Anthony Casselman, Government Affairs Officer 2026 Post-Legislative Session Overview & Government Relations Update July 6, 2026 Council Meeting 2 Agenda State Affairs Regional Affairs Federal Affairs Closing July 6, 2026 Council Meeting 2026 Legislative Session Overview: By the Numbers 3 2,190 Bills, Resolutions, & Memorials Introduced 534 Bills Tracked that Impacted Cities 264 Bills Signed and 151 Vetoed to Date 7 New Ballot Referrals 153 Days in Session July 6, 2026 Council Meeting 2026 Legislative Session Overview: Goodyear Key Issues Policy Wins • Preserving Local Authority • Fiscal Management • Design Standards • Water Resources Budget Wins • Protected State Shared Revenues • I-10 Widening Funds • 9-1-1 - Short Term Solution 4 July 6, 2026 Council Meeting 2026 Legislative Session Overview: Other Themes • Affordability • Tax Conformity • Data Centers • Public Safety Tools • Ballot Referrals 5 July 6, 2026 Council Meeting Looking Ahead to 2027 We expect several proposals to come back next year, including: • Starter Home Act 3.0 • Development Impact Fees • 9-1-1 Long Term Solution • Water Bills • League Resolutions 6 July 6, 2026 Council Meeting AZ League of Cities & Towns Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) #2 – PSPRS Stakeholder Engagement • Provided clarity that the League intends to engage in stakeholder conversations. 7 League Policy Proposal Resolutions Committee Will meet during the League Conference in August. July 6, 2026 Council Meeting 8 Regional Affairs Regional Council: Mayor Pizzillo | Transportation Policy Committee: CM Terry Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Board of Directors: CM Campbell Valley Metro Board of Directors: CM Kaino Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) West Valley Council: Mayor Pizzillo West Valley Partners (Luke AFB) July 6, 2026 Council Meeting Federal Affairs 9 July 6, 2026 Council Meeting Federal Affairs: Issues We’re Tracking • Bureau of Reclamation to release direction later this month. 10 Colorado River Water Negotiations Surface Transportation Program • Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) continuation progressing in Congress. July 6, 2026 Council Meeting Update on FY27 Earmark Requests • Submitted for $3.39M with a 20% local cost share. 11 Bullard Ave Traffic Interchange – Not Sponsored Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) – Not Sponsored • Submitted for $3.2M with a 20% local cost share. • $746,869 in the House Appropriations Subcommittee Bill. Thoughts for FY28? July 6, 2026 Council Meeting • Submitted for $4.99M with a 25% local cost share. Soil Aquifer Treatment (SAT) Site - Sponsored 12 Civic Engagement • Mission to engage residents clearly and transparently • Monthly legislative newsletter • Action alerts connecting residents to legislators • Government 101 for civic groups July 6, 2026 Council Meeting Questions? 13 July 6, 2026 Council Meeting