tourism advisory council; representation

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms La Paz County was added to Area 4 but does not detail the selection process for new representatives.

HB2258: Adding La Paz County to the Tourism Advisory Council

This law updates Area 4 of Arizona's Tourism Advisory Council by adding La Paz County alongside Mohave and Yuma Counties.

What This Bill Does

• Adds La Paz County to Area 4, which already includes Mohave and Yuma Counties.
• Updates the list of six geographical planning areas for council member representation in state law.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Tourism Advisory Council members representing Area 4.
• Residents and businesses in La Paz County who are now included in a specific geographic area on the council.

Terms To Know

Tourism Advisory Council

A group of fifteen members appointed by the Governor to assist with tourism budgets and policies.

Geographical Planning Areas

Six specific regions made up of different counties, each required to have one representative on the council.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify a unique effective date beyond stating it follows the general effective date.
• The text does not explain how or when La Paz County will select its specific representative for Area 4.
• There is no information in this law about changes to funding or other council duties.

Official Summary Text

HB2258 - 572R - Senate Fact Sheet

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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh
Legislature, Second Regular Session

FACT SHEET FOR
H.B. 2258

tourism
advisory council; representation

Purpose

Modifies the representation for the Tourism Advisory Council (Council) by
adding La Paz County to an area that currently consists of Mohave and Yuma County.

Background

The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) must: 1) stimulate and encourage all
local, state, regional and federal governmental agencies and all private
persons and enterprises to participate and cooperate in the promotion of
tourism and tourism development in Arizona; 2) formulate policies, plans and
programs designed to promote tourism in Arizona; 3) advise with and make
recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on all matters concerning
tourism; 4) make an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature on AOT's activities,
finances and the scope of AOT's operations; and 5) conduct an annual statewide
tourism symposium to discuss tourism promotion efforts, problems and matters of
interest to the tourism industry (
A.R.S.
� 41-2305
).

The Council is comprised of 15 members who are appointed by the Governor
to assist and advise the Director of the AOT in preparation of the budget and establishing
policies and programs which promote and develop tourism in Arizona. Members of
the Council include representatives from recreational and tourist attractions,
lodging, restaurant or food and transportation industries, other tourism
businesses and the general public. The Council must include one member from the
following six geographical planning areas: 1) Area 1, which consists of
Maricopa County; 2) Area 2, which consists of Pima County; 3) Area 3, which
consists of Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai County; 4) Area 4, which
consists of Mohave and Yuma County; 5) Area 5, which consists of Gila and Pinal
County; and 6) Area 6, which consists of Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa
Cruz County (
A.R.S.
� 41-2304
).

There is no anticipated fiscal impact
to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Provisions

1.

Modifies
the representation for the Council by adding La Paz County to Area 4, which currently
consists of Mohave and Yuma County.

2.

Makes
technical changes.

3.

Becomes
effective on the general effective date.

House
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Current Bill Text

Chapter 0052 - 572R - H Ver of HB2258

House Engrossed

tourism advisory
council; representation

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

CHAPTER 52

HOUSE BILL 2258

AN
ACT

Amending section 41-2304, Arizona Revised
Statutes; relating to the office of tourism.

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Section 41-2304, Arizona Revised
Statutes, is amended to read:

START_STATUTE
41-2304.

Advisory council; representation; duties

A. The governor shall appoint a tourism advisory
council which shall be composed of fifteen members who shall serve at the
pleasure of the governor.

B. Members of the tourism advisory council shall
include representatives from recreational and tourist attractions, lodging,
restaurant or food and transportation industries, other tourism businesses and
the general public. The council shall include one member from each
of the six geographical planning areas of this state. The respective
areas shall consist of the noted counties as follows:

1. Area 1 Maricopa.

2. Area 2 Pima.

3. Area 3 Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai.

4. Area 4 Mohave
, La paz
and
Yuma.

5. Area 5 Gila and Pinal.

6. Area 6 Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz.

C. Of the members first appointed, three shall be
appointed for a term ending June 30, 1979 and three each for terms ending one,
two, three and four years thereafter. Subsequent appointments shall
be for terms of five years, except for an appointment to fill an unexpired term
,
which shall be for the remainder of the term.

D. The council shall assist and advise the director
in preparation of the budget and in establishment of policies and programs
which

that
promote and develop tourism in
this state.
END_STATUTE

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 13, 2026.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 13, 2026.