LEGISLATURE

Arizona Legislature 2023 session

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Sen. Flavio Bravo, D-Phoenix, is sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
Sen. Flavio Bravo, D-Phoenix, is sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
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Sen. Flavio Bravo (center), D-Phoenix, celebrates after being sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
Sen. Flavio Bravo (center), D-Phoenix, celebrates after being sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
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Sen. Flavio Bravo (center), D-Phoenix, poses for a photo with his family after being sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
Sen. Flavio Bravo (center), D-Phoenix, poses for a photo with his family after being sworn into office at the Arizona state Senate in Phoenix on May 8, 2023.
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Newly appointed Arizona Representative for District 13, Julie Willoughby, signs documents after being sworn in on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Newly appointed Arizona Representative for District 13, Julie Willoughby, signs documents after being sworn in on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Newly appointed State Representative of District 13, Julie Willoughby, takes a photo with her family after being sworn in on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Newly appointed State Representative of District 13, Julie Willoughby, takes a photo with her family after being sworn in on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Julie Willoughby raises her right hand as she is sworn in as District 13 state representative on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Julie Willoughby raises her right hand as she is sworn in as District 13 state representative on May 5, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Sen. Theresa Hatathlie appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Theresa Hatathlie appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Anna Hernandez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Anna Hernandez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Anna Hernandez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Anna Hernandez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Sonny Borrelli speaks on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Sonny Borrelli speaks on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. John Kavanagh speaks on the floor at the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. John Kavanagh speaks on the floor at the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Anthony Kern appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Anthony Kern appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Sine Kerr speaks on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Sine Kerr speaks on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. John Kavanagh appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. John Kavanagh appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Juan Jose Mendez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Juan Jose Mendez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Juan Jose Mendez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Juan Jose Mendez appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sen. Anthony Kern (right) appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sen. Anthony Kern (right) appears on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sens. John Kavanagh and Justine Wadsack appear on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sens. John Kavanagh and Justine Wadsack appear on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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Sens. Theresa Hatathlie (left) and Denise "Mitzi" Epstein appear on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
Sens. Theresa Hatathlie (left) and Denise "Mitzi" Epstein appear on the floor of the Arizona Senate at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on April 25, 2023.
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District 15 Rep. Neal Carter speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 15 Rep. Neal Carter speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sen. Justine Wadsack, left, speaks with Majority Leader Sen. Sonny Borrelli during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Sen. Justine Wadsack, left, speaks with Majority Leader Sen. Sonny Borrelli during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Majority Leader Rep. Leo Biasiucci speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Majority Leader Rep. Leo Biasiucci speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 6 Rep. Mae Peshlakai, left, visits with fellow house member during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 6 Rep. Mae Peshlakai, left, visits with fellow house member during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 6 Rep. Mae Peshlakai attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 6 Rep. Mae Peshlakai attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 1 Rep. Selina Bliss stands during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 1 Rep. Selina Bliss stands during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 16 Rep. Keith Seaman, left, visits with Rep. Chris Mathis, D-Tucson, during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 16 Rep. Keith Seaman, left, visits with Rep. Chris Mathis, D-Tucson, during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sen. Priya Sundareshan speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Sen. Priya Sundareshan speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 7 Rep. David Cook speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 7 Rep. David Cook speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Majority Whip Sen. Sine Kerr, left, speaks with Sen. Janae Shamp during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Majority Whip Sen. Sine Kerr, left, speaks with Sen. Janae Shamp during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 1 5en. Ken Bennett replies to a question from Sen. Denise Epstein, right, during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 1 5en. Ken Bennett replies to a question from Sen. Denise Epstein, right, during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Lupe Contreras, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Lupe Contreras, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 1 Sen. Ken Bennett smiles during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.
District 1 Sen. Ken Bennett smiles during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 3 Sen. John Kavanagh speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 3 Sen. John Kavanagh speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Minority Leader Sen. Denise Epstein speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Minority Leader Sen. Denise Epstein speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 28 Republican Sen. Frank Carroll leads discussion during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 28 Republican Sen. Frank Carroll leads discussion during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 6 Sen. Theresa Hatathlie attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 6 Sen. Theresa Hatathlie attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Majority Leader Sen. Sonny Borrelli attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Majority Leader Sen. Sonny Borrelli attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Minority Caucus Chair Sen. Lela Alston speaks with fellow Senate member during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Minority Caucus Chair Sen. Lela Alston speaks with fellow Senate member during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 15 Sen. Jake Hoffman speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 15 Sen. Jake Hoffman speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 26 Sen. Raquel Terán brings her hands to her head during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 26 Sen. Raquel Terán brings her hands to her head during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 4  Sen. Christine Marsh speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 4 Sen. Christine Marsh speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sens. Steve Kaiser, left, and Raquel Terán attend an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Sens. Steve Kaiser, left, and Raquel Terán attend an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sen. Anna Hernandez, of Legislative District 24, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Sen. Anna Hernandez, of Legislative District 24, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sen. Jake Hoffman, of legislative district 15, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Sen. Jake Hoffman, of legislative district 15, speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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District 17 Sen. Justine Wadsack attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
District 17 Sen. Justine Wadsack attends an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Senate President Warren Petersen speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Senate President Warren Petersen speaks during an open session on March 20, 2023, at the State Capitol in Phoenix.
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Sens. Sonny Borrelli, left, and Wendy Rogers attend a joint House and Senate election committee hearing at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Feb. 23, 2023.
Sens. Sonny Borrelli, left, and Wendy Rogers attend a joint House and Senate election committee hearing at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Feb. 23, 2023.
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Sen. Wendy Rogers attends a joint House and Senate election committee hearing at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Feb. 23, 2023.
Sen. Wendy Rogers attends a joint House and Senate election committee hearing at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Feb. 23, 2023.
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Sen. John Kavanagh sits at his desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Sen. John Kavanagh sits at his desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Sen. Lela Alston sits at her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Sen. Lela Alston sits at her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Sen. Wendy Rodgers stands by her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Sen. Wendy Rodgers stands by her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Sen. David Farnsworth takes his oath of office during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Sen. David Farnsworth takes his oath of office during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Senate Minority Leader Raquel Terán sits at her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Senate Minority Leader Raquel Terán sits at her desk during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy addresses the Senate during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy addresses the Senate during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Arizona House Speaker Rep. Ben Toma, R-Glendale, waits to start the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Arizona House Speaker Rep. Ben Toma, R-Glendale, waits to start the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen takes his oath of office during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen takes his oath of office during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Arizona State Senators and House members applaud Gov. Katie Hobbs as she delivers her State of the State address to the Arizona House of Representatives during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Arizona State Senators and House members applaud Gov. Katie Hobbs as she delivers her State of the State address to the Arizona House of Representatives during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma (left) and Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (right) call for attention after Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her State of the State during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma (left) and Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (right) call for attention after Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her State of the State during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs enters the Arizona House of Representatives to give her State of the State address during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
Gov. Katie Hobbs enters the Arizona House of Representatives to give her State of the State address during the opening session of the 56th Legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
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