51st Arizona State Legislature

The 51st Arizona State Legislature, consisting of the Arizona State Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives, was constituted in Phoenix from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014, during the last two years of Jan Brewer's first full term in office. Both the Senate and the House membership remained constant at 30 and 60, respectively. The Democrats gained five seats in the Senate, decreasing the Republican majority to 16–14. The Democrats also gained four seats in the lower chamber, leaving the Republicans with a 36–24 majority.

51st Arizona State Legislature
50th 52nd
The facade of the Arizona Capitol building in bright daylight
Overview
Legislative bodyArizona State Legislature
JurisdictionArizona, United States
TermJanuary 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Senate
Members30
PresidentAndy Biggs
Temporary PresidentGail Griffin
Party controlRepublican (16–14)
House of Representatives
Members60
SpeakerAndy Tobin
Party controlRepublican (36–24)
Sessions
1stJanuary 14 – June 14, 2013
2ndJanuary 13 – April 24, 2014
Special sessions
1stJune 11 – June 14, 2013
2ndMay 27 – May 29, 2014

Sessions

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The Legislature met for two regular sessions at the State Capitol in Phoenix. The first opened on January 14, 2013, and adjourned on June 14, while the Second Regular Session convened on January 13, 2014, and adjourned sine die on April 24.[1]: i [2]: i 

There were two Special Sessions, the first of which was convened on June 11, 2013, and adjourned on June 14;[3]: 2771  while the second convened on May 27, 2014, and adjourned sine die on May 29.[4]: 2667 

State Senate

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Members

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The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature.[1]: xi–xii 

District Senator Party Notes
1 Steve Pierce* Republican
2 Linda Lopez* Democrat Represented the 29th district in prior legislature
3 Olivia Cajero Bedford* Democrat Represented the 27th district in prior legislature
4 Lynne Pancrazi Democrat
5 Kelli Ward Republican
6 Chester Crandell Republican
7 Jack Jackson Jr.* Democrat Represented the 2nd district in prior legislature; resigned 7/12/2013
Carlyle Begay Democrat Appointed 7/31/2013
8 Barbara McGuire Democrat
9 Steve Farley Democrat
10 David Bradley Democrat
11 Al Melvin* Republican Represented the 26th district in prior legislature
12 Andy Biggs Republican Represented the 22nd district in prior legislature
13 Don Shooter Republican Represented the 24th district in prior legislature
14 Gail Griffin* Republican Represented the 5th district in prior legislature
15 Nancy Barto* Republican Represented the 7th district in prior legislature
16 Rich Crandall* Republican Represented the 19th district in prior legislature; resigned August 31, 2013
David C. Farnsworth Republican Appointed September 11, 2013
17 Steve Yarbrough* Republican Represented the 21st district in prior legislature
18 John McComish* Republican Represented the 20th district in prior legislature
19 Anna Tovar Democrat
20 Kimberly Yee Republican
21 Rick Murphy* Republican Represented the 9th district in prior legislature
22 Judy M. Burges Republican
23 Michelle Reagan* Republican Represented the 8th district in prior legislature
24 Katie Hobbs Democrat
25 Bob Worsley Republican
26 Ed Ableser Democrat
27 Leah Landrum Taylor* Democrat Represented the 16th district in prior legislature
28 Adam Driggs* Republican Represented the 11th district in prior legislature
29 Steve Gallardo* Democrat Represented the 13th district in prior legislature
30 Robert Meza* Democrat Represented the 14th district in prior legislature

House of Representatives

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Members

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The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature.[1]: xiii–x 

District Representative Party Notes
1 Karen Fann* Republican
Andy Tobin* Republican
2 Andrea Dalessandro Democrat
Rosanna Gabaldon Democrat
3 Sally Ann Gonzales* Democrat Represented district 27 in prior legislature
Macario Saldate* Democrat Represented district 27 in prior legislature
4 Juan Carlos Escamilla Democrat
Lisa Otondo Democrat
5 Sonny Borrelli Republican
Doris Goodale* Republican Represented district 3 in prior legislature
6 Brenda Barton Republican Represented district 5 in prior legislature
Bob Thorpe Republican
7 Albert Hale Democrat
Jamescita Peshlakai Democrat
8 Frank Pratt* Republican Represented district 23 in prior legislature
Thomas R. Shope Jr. Republican
9 Victoria Steele Democrat
Ethan Orr Republican
10 Stefanie Mach Democrat
Bruce Wheeler* Democrat Represented district 28 in prior legislature
11 Adam Kwasman Republican
Steve Smith Republican
12 Edwin W. Farnsworth* Republican Represented district 22 in prior legislature
Warren Petersen Republican
13 Darin Mitchell Republican
Steve B. Montenegro* Republican Represented district 12 in prior legislature
14 David M. Gowan Sr.* Republican Represented district 30 in prior legislature
David W. Stevens* Republican Represented district 25 in prior legislature
15 John Allen Republican
Heather Carter Republican Represented district 7 in prior legislature
16 Doug Coleman Republican
Kelly Townsend Republican
17 Tom Forese Republican
Javan D. Mesnard Republican Represented district 21 in prior legislature
18 Jeff Dial* Republican Represented district 20 in prior legislature
Bob Robson* Republican Represented district 20 in prior legislature
19 Mark A. Cardenas Democrat
Lupe C. Contreras Democrat
20 Paul Boyer Republican
Carl Seel Republican Represented district 6 in prior legislature
21 Rick Gray* Republican Represented district 9 in prior legislature
Debbie Lesko* Republican Represented district 9 in prior legislature
22 David Livingston Republican
Phil Lovas Republican
23 John Kavanagh* Republican Represented district 8 in prior legislature
Michelle Ugenti* Republican Represented district 8 in prior legislature
24 Lela Alston* Democrat Represented district 15 in prior legislature
Chad Campbell* Democrat Represented district 14 in prior legislature
25 Justin Olson* Republican Represented district 19 in prior legislature
Justin Pierce* Republican Represented district 19 in prior legislature
26 Juan Mendez Democrat
Andrew C. Sherwood* Democrat
27 Ruben Gallego* Democrat Represented district 16 in prior legislature
Catherine Miranda* Democrat Represented district 16 in prior legislature
28 Kate Brophy McGee* Republican Represented district 11 in prior legislature
Eric Meyer* Democrat Represented district 11 in prior legislature
29 Lydia Hernandez Democrat
Martin J. Quezada Democrat
30 Jonathan Larkin Democrat
Debbie McCune Davis* Democrat Represented district 14 in prior legislature

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Session laws, State of Arizona, 2013 Volume 1, Fifty-First Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 201". State of Arizona. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 2014 Volume 1, Fifty-First Legislature, Second Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 194". State of Arizona. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 2013 Volume 2, Fifty-First Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 202 to End, First Special Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 2014 Volume 2, Fifty-First Legislature, Second Regular Session, Chapters 195 to End, Second Special Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved February 19, 2019.