•   The Arizona Livery Association has establish liaisons with regulatory agencies that affect our laws & Regulations
• The ALA monitor and effect city, state, and the federal legislature process that impact our industry.

  The city's goals is to provide the public with quality Ground Transportation service at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. ALA Airport liaisons meet with the City of Phoenix on a regular basis. (Monthly meetings-with open lines of communication) The ALA Airport committee has been consulted on many issues regarding FAA issues since 9-11-01. Our Association was invited to attend a "Special meeting " with Airport and City officials as well as an outside consulting company to review necessary changes needed for growth at Sky Harbor Airport . City Management has thanked us for our input. Mr. Brown stated it was invaluable feedback regarding growth and expansion of the Airport.

• City of Phoenix Police department and City Prosecutors has been consulted with on numerous occasions. (CCW Permits... Points Vs Tickets ...Etc...
• Construction Updates are faxed to the Association members.
• The ALA implemented sign changes regarding Permit Parking.
• ALA had suggested a new driver sign in sheet be placed at the information booth in Terminal 4 North side which saves the chauffeur approximately 10-15 minutes walking to the other side of the terminal. Airport officials agreed.
• Many issues in response to FAA 300 foot rule(work in Progress) Etc...

  Coming Soon - Southern Arizona Airport Committee

 During 1995 & 1996 the Arizona Livery Association was thrust into battle with Arizona State Legislature.

Senator's Bee from Tucson & Spitzer from Phoenix had determined, after some research of the statute that allowed transportation companies to declare gross weights that were higher than the actual GVW thus avoid having to pay state sales tax on the revenues generated by such vehicles, all limousines owners were "Liars and Thieves" and legislation was necessary to stop these practices.

On behalf of the Bond of Director's of the Arizona Limousine Association, Eddie McCoy was asked to represent the Association at the hearing on the legislation that was moving through committees. With the help of Steve Cunningham and the membership at-large.

Thereafter, the Senators wanted to meet with representatives from the Arizona Livery Association and other transportation representatives from around the state.

The Senators once again introduced legislation to revise the statutes, but this time the legislation was exactly what the Arizona Livery Association had been testifying about and before various committees.

This Process demonstrates what individuals belonging to an association can do when there are issues that affect our industry and how a show of opposition or support for a position can get the attention of the elected officials if they know the people that elected them are listening and watching

Today, the companies in the State of Arizona do not have to worry about declaring weights far in excess of their GVW or be burdened with the collection and remittance of sales taxes to the State of Arizona. (Refer to Senate Bill section)