2026 Legislative Update Presentation
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2026 Legislative Agenda Chandler City Council Work Session December 8, 2025 Opening Day Themes Ongoing Information 2026 Session Overview Current Legislative Leadership SENATE Senator Petersen, President Senator Shope, President Pro Tem Senator Kavanagh, Majority Leader Senator Carroll, Majority Whip Senator Sundareshan, Minority Leader Senator Miranda, Assistant Minority Leader Senator Gabaldón, Minority Whip Senator Alston Minority Caucus Chair HOUSE Representative Montenegro, Speaker Representative Carter, Speaker Pro Tem Representative Carbone, Majority Leader Representative Willoughby, Majority Whip Representative De Los Santos, Assistant Minority Leader Representative Gutierrez, Assistant Minority Leader Representative Crews, Minority Whip Representative Travers, Minority Whip Legislative Delegation LD 12 • Senator Mitzi Epstein • Rep. Patty Contreras • Rep. Stacey Travers LD 13 • Senator JD Mesnard • Rep. Jeff Weninger • Rep. Julie Wiloughby LD 14 • Senator Warren Petersen • Rep. Laurin Hendrix • Rep. Khyl Powell Legislative Principles Protect Local Authority Preserve Local Revenues Preserve current State-Shared Revenue and support enhancements to city resources Protect authority of the City of Chandler and its local elected officials to determine and establish appropriate revenue sources Encourage the Legislature to consider the fiscal impact of unfunded mandates Fiscal Sustainability The forecast for the state budget is particularly constrained in the coming fiscal year and continues to have challenges through the remainder of the 3-year budget window Fiscal Sustainability The City of Chandler has continued to maintain a low cost of living for residents and endured challenging economic conditions due to a diverse tax base State-Shared Revenue and other municipal revenue sources remain vulnerable Support locally coordinated transportation planning efforts Defend against actions that seek to limit local consideration in the transportation decision- making process Transportation Support efforts that enhance Chandler's economic success and strengthen Chandler’s economic ecosystem Encourage the establishment and diversification of economic development tools, particularly to help infill, redevelopment, and adaptive reuse projects Preserve local authority on development projects Economic Development Support measures that enhance the quality of life in Chandler's neighborhoods Protect the rights of residents to actively engage with their local governments in public policy matters Neighborhoods Preserve and strengthen the ability of local governments to strategically plan for and respond to emergencies Public Safety Protect local authority in land use planning Support efforts that promote organized growth Oppose efforts that seek to obstruct growth management Land Use Planning Support the wise use and conservation opportunities regarding our natural resources Preserve Chandler’s long-term investments and planning for water resources and infrastructure Protect Chandler’s ability to provide safe and reliable water resources and wastewater services to our residents Water and Environmental Resources Federal Overview Federal Administration • Government Shutdown and Restart • Continuing Resolution House – Republican Majority • Speaker Mike Johnson • U.S. Rep. Jeffries, Minority Leader Senate – Republican Majority • Senator John Thune, Majority Leader • Senator Schumer, Minority Leader Senator Gallego Senator Kelly Rep. Biggs (CD 5) Rep. Stanton (CD 4) Rep. Hamadeh Rep. Ansari Rep. Grijalva Rep. Ciscomani Rep. Crane Rep. Schweikert Rep. Gosar Federal Priorities Pursue federal funding for City projects and programs Support CHIPS Act implementation and funding Encourage regulatory actions that support Chandler’s housing initiatives Support Low-Income Housing Tax Credit expansion Encourage increased investments in the Chandler Airport Support the preservation of municipal bond tax exemptions Thank You