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Lobbyist outlines 2025 legislative priorities; council asked to flag concerns for Dorn Policy Group
Summary
Dorn Policy Group briefed the council on the city’s draft 2025 legislative policy statement and key bills to watch, including water basin legislation, short‑term rental tax bills and a proposal to allow electronic legal postings; council members were asked to flag positions for Dorn to carry to the legislature.
Tom Dorn of the Dorn Policy Group briefed the council on the city's proposed 2025 legislative policy statement and on several bills and themes the firm was monitoring as the state legislative session began on Jan. 13.
Dorn reviewed the governor’s recent State of the State and the budget release, told council the new composition of the legislature increases competition on budget matters and urged council members to advise staff on items the city should oppose or support. "We rely on you to tell us, you know, please, if there's something you are adamantly opposed to," Dorn said.
Dorn flagged several issues discussed at the meeting: water‑related bills tied to basin management and prior legislation (he referenced that Senate Bill 1221 from last year is expected to return in some form), potential bills related to short‑term rental taxation and classification (House Bills 2308 and 2316 were discussed), and work on authorizing electronic legal/public notice postings (council asked staff to pursue a bill with Senator Angus).
Dorn also noted rural transportation funding and prior RTAC project listings that include Kingman corridor priorities; the council discussed coordinating a Kingman Day at the Capitol and using that visit to advocate for Route 66 funding, RTAC projects and the city’s legislative priorities.
Ending: Dorn asked the council to review the posted 40‑page policy packet and communicate priorities to staff so Dorn Policy Group can sign in on bills, testify when requested and coordinate the city’s day at the Capitol.
