In this report, LSSC tracks how abusive preemption was used during the 2022 legislative session by state lawmakers at the behest of corporations to undermine local authority, particularly on public health authority, LGBTQ rights, and democracy & voting rights.

This short memo summarizes the nature and scope of local authority in Arizona.

This document provides a summary of local authority and preemption in Arizona. It can inform advocates’ efforts to adopt new policies at the city or county level.