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La Paz County is now listed in Area 4, with Mohave and Yuma counties, for the 6 regions that each get one member on the governor's 15-member tourism advisory council.
Official title: tourism advisory council; representation
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeArea 4 of the tourism advisory council's 6 geographic planning areas was listed as Mohave and Yuma counties.
NowArea 4 is listed as Mohave, La Paz and Yuma counties, so La Paz County is now named in one of the areas that each must have 1 member on the council.
Who it affects
- People and tourism businesses in La Paz County
- People in Mohave and Yuma counties, who share Area 4
- The governor, who appoints the council
- The tourism advisory council
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- Whether the current Area 4 council member keeps the seat or whether a new appointment is required
- Whether a member from La Paz County must be appointed, or only that Area 4 now includes La Paz
- Why La Paz County was not listed in any area before
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.