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Believes addressing housing costs, water shortages, and wage theft is essential for community safety and prosperity.

Believes construction industry tax fraud harms workers and communities by depriving them of benefits and essential public services.

Believes housing costs have surged due to a shortage of 270,000 units in Arizona. Said, "I work a full-time job. I don't need a shelter. I need a place I can afford to live."

Wants to address housing costs have surged due to a shortage of 270,000 units in Arizona. 

Believes the legislature should stop preventing cities from regulating vacation rentals that drive up rents and displace local residents.

Believes the high cost of childcare is a significant burden for working parents. Warns that the expiration of federal pandemic emergency funding for childcare will worsen the situation.

Warns that the expiration of federal pandemic emergency funding for childcare will worsen the current high cost of childcare.

Believes the arts are an important economic driver that enriches lives and fosters community.

- Believes addressing housing costs, water shortages, and wage theft is essential for community safety and prosperity.
- Believes construction industry tax fraud harms workers and communities by depriving them of benefits and essential public services.
- Wants to address housing costs have surged due to a shortage of 270,000 units in Arizona. 
- Believes the legislature should stop preventing cities from regulating vacation rentals that drive up rents and displace local residents.
- Warns that the expiration of federal pandemic emergency funding for childcare will worsen the current high cost of childcare.
- Believes the arts are an important economic driver that enriches lives and fosters community.

Economy

As a House Representative, voted for a bill restricting pedestrian activities in certain traffic areas despite concerns about constitutional issues and police resource allocation. Believes in addressing public safety concerns raised by constituents.

Opposes state pre-emption of local decisions on gun shows, believing local authorities should decide due to the presence of children and families.

Supports common sense gun safety measures and co-sponsored HB 2233, "Christian's Law," for safe gun storage. Plans to continue advocating for this legislation to protect children from gun violence.

Supports "common sense" gun safety measures and co-sponsored HB 2233, "Christian's Law," for safe gun storage. Plans to continue advocating for this legislation to protect children from gun violence.

Supports funding programs to protect domestic violence victims and children from abusers. As a House Representative, voted YES on HB2743, which appropriated $400,000 for an Address Confidentiality Program.

Supports funding programs to protect domestic violence victims and children from abusers. As a House Representative, supported legislation that appropriated $400,000 for an Address Confidentiality Program.

Supports the Governor's proposed SAFE program to enhance border security and combat fentanyl trafficking. Believes in allocating funds to local sheriffs based on their specific needs.

Supports the Governor's proposed SAFE program to enhance border security and combat fentanyl trafficking.

Believes animal abuse laws need clarity to aid law enforcement. Supports humane society partnerships with police to balance enforcement and compassion for those in poverty.

As a House Representative, voted to reform Arizona's Child Abuse and Neglect Registry to better protect children while avoiding unnecessary inclusion of low-risk individuals.

Believes funding should prioritize affordable housing and treatment over criminalizing homelessness. Supports investing in services to prevent and alleviate homelessness.

Opposes criminalizing homelessness, stating it is unconstitutional and a waste of resources. Believes funds should be used to address the homelessness crisis and support affordable housing.

Opposes criminalizing homelessness, stating it is "unconstitutional" and a waste of resources. Believes funds should be used to address the homelessness crisis and support affordable housing.

- As a House Representative, voted for a bill restricting pedestrian activities in certain traffic areas despite concerns about constitutional issues and police resource allocation. Believes in addressing public safety concerns raised by constituents.
- Opposes state pre-emption of local decisions on gun shows, believing local authorities should decide due to the presence of children and families.
- Supports "common sense" gun safety measures and co-sponsored HB 2233, "Christian's Law," for safe gun storage. Plans to continue advocating for this legislation to protect children from gun violence.
- Supports funding programs to protect domestic violence victims and children from abusers. As a House Representative, supported legislation that appropriated $400,000 for an Address Confidentiality Program.
- Supports the Governor's proposed SAFE program to enhance border security and combat fentanyl trafficking.
- Believes animal abuse laws need clarity to aid law enforcement. Supports humane society partnerships with police to balance enforcement and compassion for those in poverty.
- As a House Representative, voted to reform Arizona's Child Abuse and Neglect Registry to better protect children while avoiding unnecessary inclusion of low-risk individuals.
- Believes funding should prioritize affordable housing and treatment over criminalizing homelessness. Supports investing in services to prevent and alleviate homelessness.

Public Safety

Believes Arizonans should have access to quality, affordable healthcare regardless of pre-existing conditions and plans to allow consumers to buy into AHCCCS to reduce premiums.

Believes Arizonans should have access to affordable healthcare regardless of pre-existing conditions and plans to allow consumers to buy into the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to reduce premiums.

Supports maintaining and increasing funding for Home & Community Based Services, services for the developmentally disabled, AAA services, AHCCCS/Medicaid, and Behavioral Health programs. Plans to ensure these programs are included in the state budget despite a $1.8 billion deficit.

Supports maintaining and increasing funding for Home & community-based services, services for the developmentally disabled, addiction services, Medicaid, and Behavioral Health programs. Plans to ensure these programs are included in the state budget despite a $1.8 billion deficit.

Believes in improving oversight for mental health services and supported legislation for better monitoring and evaluation of mental health agencies. As a House Representative, voted YES on a bill enhancing mental health treatment oversight, which passed 57-2.

Believes in improving oversight for mental health services and supported legislation for better monitoring and evaluation of mental health agencies. 

Supports protecting individuals from financial ruin due to medical debt by capping interest rates and safeguarding assets.

Supports protecting individuals from medical debt by capping interest rates and safeguarding assets.

Supports establishing standards for memory care services and increasing fines for abuse in assisted living facilities. As a House Representative, voted YES on a bipartisan bill requiring DHS to set these standards and APS to investigate abuse.

Supports establishing standards for memory care services and increasing fines for abuse in assisted living facilities. As a House Representative, supported a bipartisan bill setting these standards.

Supports expanding access to genetic testing for cancer and other diseases. Plans to limit prescription drug prices in Arizona.

Believes no one should go bankrupt due to illness and supports capping interest rates on medical debt. Supports Prop 209, the Predatory Debt Collection Protection Act, to protect homes, cars, and savings.

Believes healthcare solutions like capping prescription drug costs and insulin prices should be available to everyone. Supports comprehensive healthcare reforms to benefit all individuals, not just seniors.

Supports creating a rare disease advisory council within the Department of Health. As a House Representative, voted yes on HB2758, sponsored by Rep. Alma Hernandez.

Wants to create a rare disease advisory council within the Department of Health. 

- Believes Arizonans should have access to affordable healthcare regardless of pre-existing conditions and plans to allow consumers to buy into the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to reduce premiums.
- Supports maintaining and increasing funding for Home & community-based services, services for the developmentally disabled, addiction services, Medicaid, and Behavioral Health programs. Plans to ensure these programs are included in the state budget despite a $1.8 billion deficit.
- Believes in improving oversight for mental health services and supported legislation for better monitoring and evaluation of mental health agencies. 
- Supports protecting individuals from medical debt by capping interest rates and safeguarding assets.
- Supports establishing standards for memory care services and increasing fines for abuse in assisted living facilities. As a House Representative, supported a bipartisan bill setting these standards.
- Supports expanding access to genetic testing for cancer and other diseases. Plans to limit prescription drug prices in Arizona.
- Wants to create a rare disease advisory council within the Department of Health. 

Healthcare

Opposes using public school funds to advertise for private schools. As a House Representative, urged a "NO" vote on HB1583, supporting public school students, teachers, employers, and parents.

Opposes using public school funds to advertise for private schools.

Believes in increasing support for community colleges and adult education programs. As a House Representative, sponsored a bill to help adults earn high school equivalency diplomas and industry credentials simultaneously.

Believes in lifting the 1980-era spending cap on school districts to address the teacher shortage crisis. Supports increasing teacher and staff pay, reducing class sizes, and funding repairs or replacements of outdated school facilities.

Believes in accountability and transparency in K-12 school policies. Opposes the "unaccountable universal ESA voucher program" due to its financial impact on taxpayers and lack of oversight on educational content and student learning.

Opposes voucher programs due to their financial impact on taxpayers and believes they lack oversight on educational content and student learning.

Opposes policies targeting transgender students, believing they exacerbate anxiety and depression. Said, "It's the job of educators to help every child feel safe at school - and state leaders should do the same."

Believes every child deserves a quality education and supports raises for teachers and support staff to prevent them from leaving public schools. Plans to honor parents' choice of public schools, which are essential for success.

Believes Arizona's underfunding of public schools has led to a shortage of permanent, qualified teachers. Supports increased investment in education to ensure every child has access to quality teaching.

Supports early childhood education, believing it is crucial for children's lifelong success and benefits families, employers, and the community's economy.

Supports ensuring all children have access to the Internet for educational purposes. Believes in the importance of technology in education and partnerships to provide resources to families.

Supports ensuring all children have access to the Internet for educational purposes.

Believes in improving reading and comprehension for K-3 students through federal and nonprofit funding. Supports initiatives from organizations like the Helios Education Foundation and Read On Arizona.

Believes that while armed School Resource Officers can enhance safety, investing in counselors and school psychologists is crucial for prevention. As a House Representative, voted for HB2400, which mandates armed officers on school campuses.

Believes that while armed School Resource Officers can enhance safety, investing in counselors and school psychologists is crucial for prevention. As a House Representative, voted for legislation that mandates armed officers on school campuses.

Believes investing $2.6 billion in schools, roads, and public safety could significantly improve communities. Supports measures to combat tax fraud to ensure funds are available for public services.

Wants to invest $2.6 billion in schools, roads, and public safety to improve communities. 

- Opposes using public school funds to advertise for private schools.
- Believes in increasing support for community colleges and adult education programs. As a House Representative, sponsored a bill to help adults earn high school equivalency diplomas and industry credentials simultaneously.
- Believes in lifting the 1980-era spending cap on school districts to address the teacher shortage crisis. Supports increasing teacher and staff pay, reducing class sizes, and funding repairs or replacements of outdated school facilities.
- Opposes voucher programs due to their financial impact on taxpayers and believes they lack oversight on educational content and student learning.
- Opposes policies targeting transgender students, believing they exacerbate anxiety and depression. Said, "It's the job of educators to help every child feel safe at school - and state leaders should do the same."
- Supports early childhood education.
- Supports ensuring all children have access to the Internet for educational purposes.
- Believes in improving reading and comprehension for K-3 students through federal and nonprofit funding. Supports initiatives from organizations like the Helios Education Foundation and Read On Arizona.
- Believes that while armed School Resource Officers can enhance safety, investing in counselors and school psychologists is crucial for prevention. As a House Representative, voted for legislation that mandates armed officers on school campuses.
- Wants to invest $2.6 billion in schools, roads, and public safety to improve communities. 

Education

Believes in addressing water shortages by measuring water usage and incentivizing water-saving methods for farmers and urban residents. Supports transitioning to efficient plumbing, rainwater harvesting, and desert landscaping.

Opposes giving away water to foreign corporations and plans to protect Arizonans' water rights.

Believes it is vital to improve air quality, protect natural areas, and prevent forest fires. Plans to work with experts to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations.

Believes it is vital to improve air quality, protect natural areas, and prevent forest fires.

Believes Phoenix's air quality has deteriorated, posing health risks. Plans to address environmental concerns to improve public health.

Believes in strengthening the 100 Year Assured Water Supply Program by collaborating with AMWUA and others.

Supports making buildings and life more sustainable in Arizona by collaborating with the US Green Building Council.

Believes in the importance of protecting water resources and addressing climate change. Plans to "protect our water and climate future."

Supports addressing environmental issues, noting that "so many miles of our perennial rivers and streams have dried up," as shared by the Sierra Club's Sandy Bahr.

Supports water conservation efforts, highlighting that Arizona Municipal Water Users' Association cities serve over half the state's population but use only 11% of its water.

Believes addressing the increased cost of housing, homelessness, water, and climate crises is essential for energy and environmental policy.

Believes addressing the increased cost of housing, homelessness, water, and climate change is essential for energy and environmental policy.

Believes water scarcity severely impacts property values and the economy. Plans to protect Arizonans' water rights against foreign corporate exploitation.

- Believes in addressing water shortages by measuring water usage and incentivizing water-saving methods for farmers and urban residents. Supports transitioning to efficient plumbing, rainwater harvesting, and desert landscaping.
- Opposes giving away water to foreign corporations and plans to protect Arizonans' water rights.
- Believes it is vital to improve air quality, protect natural areas, and prevent forest fires.
- Supports making buildings and life more sustainable in Arizona by collaborating with the US Green Building Council.
- Believes addressing the increased cost of housing, homelessness, water, and climate change is essential for energy and environmental policy.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes requiring unique identification numbers on ballots, believing it violates the freedom to cast a secret ballot.

Supports establishing voting centers in addition to designated polling places and closing district schools on election days for use as polling places.

Believes mandating in-person voting disenfranchises the elderly and disabled. Plans to ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballots without undue burden.

Believes mandating in-person voting disenfranchises the elderly and disabled. Plans to ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballots without "undue burden."

Believes in ensuring timely delivery of ballots for military and overseas voters and adjusting election processes to count as many eligible votes as possible. Supports moving up Arizona's primary election date to accommodate new recount laws.

Believes elections should be secure and accessible, ensuring no voter faces long lines or extreme conditions. Plans to "fight to make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote from every background and zip code" can do so without undue burden.

Believes in protecting voting rights and opposes restrictions on mail-in ballots. Said, "Another Republican bill would disallow the use of mail-in ballots, the voting method used by 85% of Arizonans."

Believes legislators should publicly vote on vital issues and not avoid taking a stance.

Believes election integrity is crucial and appreciates bipartisan efforts to ensure it. Said, "I am grateful for the vital work they do to make our democracy work for all of us."

Believes democracy should allow all voices to be heard and supports protecting the freedom to vote.

- Opposes requiring unique identification numbers on ballots, believing it violates the freedom to cast a secret ballot.
- Supports establishing voting centers in addition to designated polling places and closing district schools on election days for use as polling places.
- Believes mandating in-person voting disenfranchises the elderly and disabled. Plans to ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballots without "undue burden."
- Believes in ensuring timely delivery of ballots for military and overseas voters and adjusting election processes to count as many eligible votes as possible. Supports moving up Arizona's primary election date to accommodate new recount laws.

Voting & Elections

Endorsed by labor unions including Arizona Carpenters, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.

Endorsed by political action committees such as the National Organization for Women, Moms Demand Action, Moms Fed Up, and Save Our Schools.

- Endorsed by labor unions including Arizona Carpenters, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
- Endorsed by political action committees such as the National Organization for Women, Moms Demand Action, Moms Fed Up, and Save Our Schools.

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Judy Schwiebert

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Arizona State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State senators are involved in approving some appointments by the governor.
- There are 30 Arizona senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000.