Legislative Affairs

Author:

Laura Kohmetscher Administrative Legal Secretary City Attorney's Office

Summary:

The City Attorney’s office assists City departments with the review or monitoring of key legislation.

Last Updated:

1/23/2008

Close up of the base of a Doric column. In 2007, the Arizona State Legislature considered 1,434 bills, many of which could affect the City of Yuma. Bills and Amendments that may impact City operations are monitored daily while the Legislature is in session. The City Attorney’s office assists City departments in reviewing and monitoring key legislation.

Key issues for the City include revenue, public safety and emergency services, transportation and other critical City services and authority.

If you would like to read a bill or check its status, the link below will take you to the Arizona State Legislature website where all bills can be viewed. Other related links are also listed for your convenience.

Arizona State Legislature - www.azleg.gov
Find Your State and Federal Elected Officials - www.vote-smart.org
State of Arizona website - www.az.gov

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