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CSA Weekly Update (02.06.2026)

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In the February 6th, 2026, edition of the CSA Weekly Update


The Importance of... and Challenges in... Funding County Roads











Arizona’s counties are responsible for the operation and maintenance of approximately 20,800 miles of roadways,

representing roughly one-third of all public roads in the state. These routes serve as essential links for commerce, economic development, and emergency services, while providing critical access to schools and recreational areas for the 20% of Arizonans living in unincorporated communities.


Maintenance of this network is primarily supported by the Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF), where counties receive a statutory 19% share distributed via a formula based on fuel sales and unincorporated population. Additional recurring resources include a 5.83% transportation-specific allocation of the Vehicle License Tax (VLT) and, in some jurisdictions, voter-approved local excise taxes.


Primary County Transportation Revenues, FY 2025



Despite the critical nature of this infrastructure, county roadway funding faces significant structural challenges, most notably the erosion of the 18-cent per gallon motor fuel tax which has not been adjusted since 1990. When adjusted for construction inflation, the per capita purchasing power of HURF has declined to just 32% of its 1990 levels. In the most recently available data, 35% of county-maintained lane miles are rated in poor or very poor condition, and face a $2.2 billion funding shortfall over a decade.



To learn more about the county's role in transportation you can check out CSA's Transportation research hub or explore trends in transportation revenues in the CSA Revenue Dashboard. Additionally, access long-standing CSA resolution on transportation funding, calling on the state to identify and implement long-term sustainable funding for Arizona's roadways here or listen to our Creatures of Statute episode on transportation funding where we were joined by Graham County Supervisor Paul David, Mohave County Manager and State Transportation Board Member Sam Elters, and Economist Jim Rounds below.


CSA at the Legislature: CSA Staff Testimony


As the legislative session pushes forward, CSA staff are engaging with the Legislature through meetings with members, communicating with staff, and testifying before committees on issues of importance to county governments.


This week, Supervisors from Gila County also spoke at the legislature regarding funding for relief from the damage caused by the post-wildfire flooding their county experienced at the end of last year.


Association staff and County Supervisors testified on the following bills:  

  • HB 2439: public cold plunge; rules; exemption (Bliss) (TEXT)

  • HB 2795: small modular reactors; zoning; approval (Carbone) (TEXT)

  • HB 2400: motor fuel tax holiday (Willoughby) (TEXT)

  • HB 2070: appropriation; Gila county; flood relief (Blackman) (TEXT)

  • SB 1425: elections; July primary; cure; petitions (Rogers) (TEXT)

  • SB 1330: family court; right to jury (Finchem) (TEXT)

  • HB 2452: comprehensive lands; data centers; nuclear (Wilmeth) (TEXT)

County Storytellers: Coconino County Shorts

This week, the Association would like to highlight Coconino County’s YouTube Shorts. This page is designed to help Coconino County residents deal with energy problems they may face, including heating pumps, energy rates and system sizing. To see how Coconino County is assisting their residents using YouTube Shorts, please click the link here.


New CSA Podcast Episode: Procurement Study


 It’s not just about buying things—it’s about how local government actually gets things done. This episode spotlights an 18-month research partnership between CSA, the League of Cities and Towns, the Arizona Board of Regents, and Arizona State University exploring how procurement delivers real value for residents.

Led by Dr. Akheil Singla, Dr. Justin Stritch, PhD candidate Mariah Lindberg, PhD student Ignacio Pezo, and the ASU research team, the conversation unpacks why this work matters, and what it means for communities across Arizona.

Explore the full report on our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/general-government/procurement

To watch the video briefing, click here.



Committee Meetings: February 9 – 13, 2026

Please find the full calendar of committees linked here as well as all live proceedings linked here. Committees subject to change.   

Session Timeline: Important dates and Deadlines

This week, the Arizona House of Representative’s made history by introducing enough bills to push them over 1,000 bills introduced. Typically, bills beginning with a 1 are Senate bills and bills beginning with a 2 are House bill. To answer the question of what happens to this number system when a chamber surpasses 1,000 bills: the House bills introduced from here on out will start with 4. If the Senate were to introduce over 1,000 bills, the number designating those bills will start with 3.


As the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session progresses, the Association will continue to provide updates on important deadlines as they pass. Please find additional deadlines linked here as well as listed below:


Lifelong Learning: Upcoming NACo Webinars


Pre-proposal Conference - RFP #26-6969 Government Consulting Services

Tuesday, February 10, 2026; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Counties are invited to notify their consulting services suppliers, and both are invited to register for and attend a pre-proposal conference for a pre-proposal conference for RFP 26-6969: an innovative collaboration between Cobb County, Ga. and NACo Public Promise Procurement. Get key insights, ask questions, and prepare to submit a strong proposal.Cobb County, GA (the “Lead Public Agency”), on behalf of Public Promise Procurement, the members of the Advisory Council and all local and state government agencies, higher education and nonprofit entities that elect to access the Master Agreement, is soliciting proposals to enter into a Master Agreement for Government Consulting Services. The resulting contract may be awarded to multiple suppliers. The RFP is subject to the Lead Public Agency’s general conditions & instructions to bidders. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 PM EST on March 12, 2026. Additional information can be found at https://www.cobbcounty.gov/procurement-services/bidding-opportunities.This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.


To register, click here

 

NACo Public Health Leadership Academy Application Information Session

Wednesday, February 11, 2026; 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation, is launching its inaugural Public Health Leadership Academy (PHLA) to strengthen county leadership in advancing public health. This webinar will review the key information applicants should know to apply to the PHLA and provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions. 

To view more details about the Academy and review the application, visit NACo’s Public Health Leadership Initiative webpage.


To register, click here

 

NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties

Thursday, February 12, 2026; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.


Last year's Inside Washington series is now NACo Policy Insider, a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to health and human services, and more. 


To register, click here

 


 
 
 
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