2021-2022 AZ Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arizona State Legislature in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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House Votes
1. Limiting Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws
Prohibits the state of Arizona from enforcing any federal gun controls that are inconsistent with state law.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. In-State Tuition and Financial Aid for Illegal Aliens
Uses the power of referendum to make students without lawful immigration status eligible for in-state tuition and financial aid at public colleges and universities in Arizona.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Voter Identification
Specifies that early ballot affidavits must require a voter to provide voter information, including the voter's date of birth and an acceptable form of government-issued identification number.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Oversight of Executive Emergency Powers
Directs the Governor during a state of emergency to call the Legislature into a special session within 10 days to determine whether to terminate or modify the state of emergency.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Abortion Restrictions
Prohibits a physician from performing an abortion, except in a "medical emergency," after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Budget: Health Care
Contains provisions for health care-related budget appropriations for FY 2023, including the expansion of Medicaid eligibility in Arizona.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0.7% |
| Republican | 85.3% |
