ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

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HB 2258: tourism advisory council; representation

Sponsor: Representative Biasiucci, LD 30

House Engrossed

Overview

Expands one geographical planning area as representing on the Tourism Advisory Council to include La Paz.

History

The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is responsible for promoting and developing tourism in Arizona. The AOT is led by a Director who is appointed by the Governor. The Director is assisted and advised by the Tourism Advisory Council (Council) in preparation of the budget and in establishment of policies and programs which promote and develop tourism in Arizona.

The Council consists of 15 members, appointed by the Governor, serving five-year terms. The members must be from recreational and tourist attractions, lodging, restaurant or food and transportation industries, other tourism businesses and the general public. There must be at least one member from each of the six geographical planning areas: 1) Area 1 Maricopa; 2) Area 2 Pima; 3) Area 3 Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai; 4) Area 4 Mohave and Yuma; 5) Area 5 Gila and Pinal; and 6) Area 6 Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz (A.R.S. §§ 41-2302, 41-2304).

Provisions

1.   Adds La Paz County to Area 4 of the six geographical planning areas of Arizona for purposes relating to the appointment of members to the Council. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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6.   Initials PB                       HB 2258

7.   2/18/2026  Page 0 House Engrossed

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