top of page

CSA Weekly Update (04.10.2026)

  • 1 hour ago
  • 5 min read

In the April 10th, 2026, edition of the CSA Weekly Update:

County Managers Meeting: Research and Legislative Updates


On April 10th, 2026, the Association hosted its fourth County Managers meeting of 2026, which included updates from CSA staff on key research initiatives, including progress on the County Encyclopedia and highlights from the revenue streams report and the Public Safety Personnel Trends Report FY2025 Update. Staff also provided updates on the Sixth Amendment Center Indigent Defense Study and PSPRS and discussed potential future presentations from Local First Arizona on energy development. The group highlighted the “We Are Counties” campaign and provided a legislative and budget update. During the roundtable, Gila County shared ongoing efforts to secure funding following recent flooding, including challenges related to FEMA assistance. The meeting concluded with reminders about the upcoming CSA Board meeting and elections for the NACo Board of Directors and NACo Western Interstate Board of Directors.


We are Counties: Infrastructure and Public Safety


CSA is partnering with AACo and NACo in the We are Counties campaign to highlight the vital work that counties do for Arizonans.

To support this effort, we've created a number of resources to highlight all of the lines of business counties are in to support Arizona including:

Records, Elections & Services

Infrastructure

Health & Human Services

Public Safety

Public Land Stewardship



As a part of that campaign, join us in celebrating County Government Month in April to share all of the essential services that counties provide. This week, we are highlighting important county programs for infrastructure and public safety!


How We Fund Arizona's Judicial Officers: State & County Funding Responsibilities

Arizona's judicial branch is an integral part of the state's three branch structure. The only court of general jurisdiction - the Superior Court - operates locally in each county, with Superior Court Judges elected or appointed and supported by other court officials like judges pro tempore and court commissioners. Additionally, Arizonans are also served by limited jurisdiction courts, like justice courts - presided over by Justices of the Peace.


The state and counties jointly fund the judiciary, but Arizona is one of only a handful of states that requires local government to fund the cost of state judicial officers. Click through the visual below to learn more about how judicial officer salaries are established, and the local and state resources required to fund the officers presiding over Arizona's justice system.

From Statehood Forward: Establishment of the Office of Lieutenant Governor


In today's installment of From Statehood Forward, we are highlighting the establishment of the Lieutenant Governor and the efforts both that failed and that succeeded in creating the position in Arizona!


Proposition 100 (1994); Proposed Lieutenant Governor 

  • In 1994, Arizona voters considered Proposition 100, which would have created the office of Lieutenant Governor to be elected on a joint ticket with the Governor. This measure was referred by the Legislature and aimed to establish a clear second-in-command and line of succession within the executive branch.


  • However, the proposition was rejected by voters, with 65.3% voting against the measure. Concerns at the time centered around expanding government and uncertainty about how the new position would function within Arizona’s existing executive structure.


Proposition 111 (2010); Proposed Executive Restructuring 

  • In 2010, voters again considered the creation of a Lieutenant Governor through Proposition 111. This proposal went further than the earlier effort by not only establishing the position but also eliminating the office of the Secretary of State and replacing it with the Lieutenant Governor.


  • This measure was also rejected, with 59.2% of voters opposed. The inclusion of eliminating an existing office likely contributed to voter hesitation, as it represented a more significant restructuring of Arizona’s executive branch.


Proposition 131 (2022); Establishment of the Lieutenant Governor 

Article 5, Section 1

  • In 2022, Arizona voters approved Proposition 131, successfully establishing the office of Lieutenant Governor. Unlike previous attempts, this amendment introduced the position without eliminating other executive offices and required the Lieutenant Governor to run on a joint ticket with the Governor.


  • The amendment builds on Article 5, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution and provides that the Lieutenant Governor will be first in the line of succession, assuming the office of Governor in the event of death, resignation, or removal. It also allows the Legislature to assign additional duties to the position.


  • Proposition 131 passed with 55.16% voting in favor and 44.84% opposed, signaling a shift in voter attitudes after earlier failed attempts. With its approval, Arizona is now the 46th state is the U.S. to have a Lieutenant Governor and is scheduled to hold its first election for the office in 2026.



Where to Watch: Upcoming Live Proceedings


The Legislative Session has reached a critical point in the session timeline. Committees are no longer meeting as last Tuesday. As such, any action taken from this point forward will be on the floor, in Rules, or in Caucus. These agendas typically are not released until the day before, so predictability becomes more difficult. As such, rather than updating on the next week's action, we will be updating you on where to find agendas as they become available.


To see the full legislative calendar, click here.


To see live proceedings, click here.


To see archived meetings, click here.


Session Timeline: Important Dates and Deadlines 


Committees for the 2026 Legislative Session have officially come to an end, significantly reducing the number of bills still in play. The next deadline is the last day for bills to be heard in conference committees - April 17th. Conference committees are called when a bill is amended in the opposite chamber and the sponsor of the bill does not agree with those changes. The conference committee consists of members from both chambers who come together to collaborate on a final version of the bill that both chambers can agree on.


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


National Stormwater Policy Forum Webinar

Monday, April 13, 2026; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET


The National Stormwater Policy Forum, a half-day event co-led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, during Water Week. Co-hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo), the event provides an opportunity for members of WEF, NACo, NMSA, NLC, as well as others who are interested, to learn about current policy issues driving the stormwater sector today.


To register, click


NACo Members Get More

Thursday, April 16, 2026; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.


Learn how to maximize your NACo member benefits. Are you a newly elected official or is your county a new NACo member? If so, this meeting is for you. Join and learn how NACo’s resources and programs can best serve your county. From custom data profiles to policy steering committees, discover how NACo members advance county priorities, save money, support the county workforce and implement local solutions. 


To register, click

bottom of page