At the Summit, the Supervisors in attendance voted on the Association's legislative, budget, and research priorities for the upcoming legislative session. For additional details on the Association's 2026 priorities, please see the Coalition Resolutions and County-Submitted Proposals sections below!
A Resolution of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona Affirming its Dedication to Providing Quality Analysis and Feedback to Inform State Policy Deliberants Afforcing Limited Local Tax Dollars and Constituent Services, and Respectfully Requesting a Collaborative Partnership Between State and County Governments for the Benefit of Our Shared Constituent).
Adopted by the Board of Directors on September 18th, 2025.
Court Funding Resolution
A Resolution of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona Calling on the State and Administrative Office of the Courts to Work Collaboratively to Provide Sufficient State Funding for Probation and the Courts, Improve the Efficient Deployment of Taxpayer Resources, and to Identify a Long-term Funding Solutions for the Court System.
Ensuring the state provides $10.4 million on an ongoing basis to fund salary adjustments for its probation officers.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on October 30th, 2025.
Transportation Funding Resolution
A Resolution of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona Urging State Lawmakers to Enact Long-term Funding Solutions to Support State and Local Transportation Infrastructure.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on October 30th, 2025.
Public Safety Pensions Resolution
A Resolution of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona Urging the PSPRS Board of Trustees to Protect Historic Investments in Public Safety Pensions and Requesting that State Lawmakers Exercise Restraint in Enacting Policies that Increase Costs or Modify Contributions to the System.
Protect taxpayer investments in public safety pensions
“Recapitalization of the DFFM Wildfire Emergency Response Fund”
Legislation - Appropriation
Recapitalize the Wildfire Emergency Response Fund at an “appropriate and sustainable” level.
“Accountability for taxpayers maintaining non-owned properties”
Legislation
Treat § 11-268 (D) assessments for county costs in the event of “removal of rubbish, trash, weeds, filth, debris, and dilapidated buildings” like special district assessments, allowing for their inclusion on property tax bills and in sales of tax liens.
“Solar Energy Consumer Protection.”
Legislation
Pursue the following statutory changes: (a) require rooftop solar companies to evaluate and disclose the existing condition of the homeowner’s roof before installation, (b) require solar companies with a documented history of complaints or violations to obtain third-party inspections verifying compliance.
“Maintaining Public Trust by Preserving Name Rights.”
Legislation
Amend statute currently prohibiting unauthorized use of the county seal to include use of any county name, logo, or brand identity when coupled with elected office. Further, permit the Sheriff’s Office to maintain naming rights of all Sheriff’s Posses associated with Search and Rescue Efforts.
In collaboration with the Arizona Association of Counties.
Creating a Regulatory Framework for Above-Ground Cold Plunges
Legislation
Exempt single-person, bathtub-style cold plunge units from regulations, as – given current Arizona Administrative Code – they would not qualify for existing permits
“Addressing Homeowners Insurance Affordability & Stability”
Resolution
Respectfully urge the Governor, the Legislature, and the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to “adopt legislation that would expand access to and affordability of homeowners’ insurance in wildfire-prone areas.”
“WIFA forgivable funding for cesspool and outdated septic system infrastructure”
Legislation
Amend statute to permit counties to receive forgivable financial assistance from WIFA for the purpose of replacing cesspools and outdated septic system infrastructure. Specify that forgivable loans do not require approval at election.
“Permanent Funding for the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office”
Resolution
Support full funding of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) (including the 40% state match required by federal law).
“Fire code inspection waiver for municipalities over 100,000 residents.”
Legislation
Create a statutory waiver process whereby counties may choose to use/enforce the municipality’s fire code on county buildings if they can prove that enforcing the state’s code would cause an undue burden.
Increase local responsiveness regarding short-term rental units, including unfair tax treatment.
Resolution
Urge the State Legislature to: (a) return comprehensive regulatory authority of short-term rentals (STRs) to local governments, (b) permit local jurisdictions to set occupancy limits, density caps, and zoning restrictions, (c) enable enforcement tools, such as registration fees or penalties, that support local code compliance and public safety, (d) protect residential neighborhoods and housing availability through locally-tailored solutions, and (e) ensure specified STRs are valued using the commercial assessment ratio.
Permanent statewide solution to election calendar issues
Legislation
Permanently (a) move the primary election, (b) shorten the cure deadline to 5 calendar days (instead of 5 business days), and (c) mandate the research and dispositioning of provisional ballots within 7 calendar days.
In collaboration with the Arizona Association of Counties.
