Arizona Vote Reports
2026 AZ Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arizona State Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
Senate Votes
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Secure Voter ID Requirements
Would amend the Arizona Constitution to require that all voters show valid government-issued proof of identity before casting a ballot in an election.
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Article V Convention: Term Limits
Applies to Congress to "call a convention" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to set term limits on members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
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Concealed Carry in Restaurants
Would have repealed Arizona's ban on carrying a concealed handgun in a restaurant.
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Equal Shared Parenting
Creates a rebuttable presumption in child-custody cases that "equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child."
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“Fertility Preservation” Coverage Mandate
Directs a health insurer to provide coverage for "standard fertility preservation services" to a subscriber who is within reproductive age, who is diagnosed with cancer, and whose medically necessary treatment is likely to cause infertility.
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Ban on Central Bank Digital Currency
Would ban the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Arizona.
House Votes
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Israeli Flag Rule
Amends an existing law that prevents a homeowners' association (HOA) from prohibiting the outdoor display of the "American flag or a uniformed services flag" to include the Israeli flag.
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Prohibiting Sex Mutilation of Children
Would have prohibited physicians or other health professionals from providing a "gender transition procedure" to any person under 18 years old.
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Child Care Grant Program
Creates the Child Care Grant Program for Arizona childcare facilities or providers.
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Withdrawal From the United Nations
Urges the President and Congress to withdraw the United States from the United Nations.
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“Affordable Housing” Tax Credits
Establishes the Rural Development and Housing Tax Credit.
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Article V Convention: Term Limits
Applies to Congress to "call a convention" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to set term limits on members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
2025 AZ Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arizona State Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
Senate Votes
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Bullion Depository
Would create a state-managed facility for storing and transacting precious metals such as gold and silver.
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Prohibit Geoengineering
Prohibits geoengineering or climate modification within state borders.
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Defend the Guard
Prohibits the Arizona National Guard from being deployed into active-duty combat unless the U.S. Congress has issued an official declaration of war or explicitly called forth the National Guard under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Law Enforcement
Mandates that federal law-enforcement officers who are not certified peace officers in Arizona must obtain written permission from the county sheriff before conducting arrests, searches, or seizures within the state.
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Voting-centers Ban
Restricts the use of voting centers and caps precinct size to 1,000 registered voters.
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Con-Con: Term Limits
Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose a U.S. constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress.
House Votes
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Con-Con: Term Limits
Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose a U.S. constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress.
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Electoral College
Affirms the Arizona Legislature's support for the U.S. Electoral College.
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Federal Environmental Regulation Nullification
Prohibits state and local entities from using state resources to enforce or cooperate with certain federal environmental regulations.
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Sovereign Authority
Asserts the Arizona's sovereignty under the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Right to a Jury
Grants parties the right to a jury trial in domestic-relations cases.
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Corporate Welfare
Creates a new funding model for Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball team beginning October 1, 2025.
2024 AZ Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arizona State Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
Senate Votes
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Defend the Guard
Prevents Arizona's National Guard from being sent into active combat unless Congress has issued an official declaration of war or taken another constitutional action to authorize it.
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Central Bank Digital Currency Ban
Bans the use of federally recognized central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a form of payment or contract in Arizona. It also ensures that CBDC is not considered legal tender under Arizona law, including in the Uniform Commercial Code.
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United Nations\' Agenda 2030 Ban
Prevents Arizona from using public funds to adopt, implement, or enforce the goals set by the United Nations in its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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University Club Fees
Requires public universities that allocate student fee money to support university-recognized student organizations or clubs to give each student the option to exclude certain groups from receiving their pro rata share of the fees.
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Repeal Abortion Ban
Removes the punishment of 2-5 years in prison for anyone who commits and abortion that isn't needed to save the woman's life.
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Subsidized Community College
Establishes the Arizona Community College Promise Program Fund, administered by the Arizona Board of Regents, to provide financial aid to community college students.
House Votes
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Prohibit Guaranteed Income Programs
Prohibits a municipality or a county from establishing or enforcing a guaranteed income program.
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Personal Defense
Broadens the meaning of "premises" to include any kind of property or structure, whether it's movable or fixed, permanent or temporary, occupied or not. It also clarifies when physical or deadly force can be used to defend against trespassing and act in self-defense outside of one's home.
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Victims of Communism Day
Designates November 7 as Victims of Communism Day. High school American government courses must include at least 45 minutes of instruction on the history of global communist regimes, covering figures like Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, and Fidel Castro.
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United Nations\' Agenda 2030 Ban
Prevents Arizona from using public funds to adopt, implement, or enforce the goals set by the United Nations in its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Government Intrusion in Private College
Extends the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for eight more years, until July 1, 2032. The Board is responsible for licensing and regulating private vocational and degree programs, investigating complaints, and managing the Student Tuition Recovery Fund.
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Repeal Abortion Ban
Removes the punishment of 2-5 years in prison for anyone who causes a miscarriage that isn't needed to save the woman's life.
2023 AZ Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arizona State Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second 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.
Senate Votes
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Protecting Infants Born Alive
Would require any health professional present when an infant is born alive, including during an abortion, to take all medically appropriate actions to preserve the life and health of the infant born alive.
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Banning a Central Bank Digital Currency
Would have banned the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Arizona.
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Defending the National Guard
Would prevent the National Guard of Arizona from being deployed for active duty combat unless the Congress has passed an official declaration of war or taken another official constitutional action.
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Prohibiting Ranked-Choice Voting
Would prohibit the use of Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) in Arizona elections.
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Increasing “Basic State Aid” for K-12 Schools
Increases the "Basic State Aid" for K-12 education in FY 2024 to support various government-sponsored programs, such as the "federal Free-and-Reduced Lunch Program" and "county jail education programs."
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Extending Government Health Care
Continues the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System-the state's Medicaid program-through January 1, 2029.
House Votes
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Nullifying Federal Gun Control Measures
Would clarify that federal gun control measures that may not be enforced if inconsistent with Arizona law include certain taxes "expected to create a chilling effect" on the purchase or ownership of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.
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Article V Convention: Term Limits
Would apply to Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment that sets term limits on the members of Congress.
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Increasing “Basic State Aid” for K-12 Schools
Increases the "Basic State Aid" for K-12 education in FY 2024 to support various government-sponsored programs, such as the "federal Free-and-Reduced Lunch Program" and "county jail education programs."
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Extending Government Health Care
Continues the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System-the state's Medicaid program-through January 1, 2029.
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Divesting from Abortion and Sexually Explicit Material
Would require the State Treasurer to divest from organizations that promote, facilitate, or advocate abortions for minors or the inclusion of sexually explicit material in grades K-12.
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Reducing the Individual Income Tax
Would direct the Arizona Department of Revenue to reduce the individual income tax rate by 50% of the structural surplus for each taxable year beginning with TY 2024.
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.
Senate Votes
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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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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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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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Article V Convention: Term Limits
Applies to Congress "to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States representatives and United States senators."
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DNA Collection for All Felony Arrests
Requires the collection of DNA from a person that is arrested for any felony offense, rather than a person convicted of a felony offense or arrested for a specific felony offense.
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Budget: Health Care
Contains provisions for health care-related budget appropriations for FY 2023, including the expansion of Medicaid eligibility in Arizona.
House Votes
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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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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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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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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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Abortion Restrictions
Prohibits a physician from performing an abortion, except in a "medical emergency," after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Budget: Health Care
Contains provisions for health care-related budget appropriations for FY 2023, including the expansion of Medicaid eligibility in Arizona.