Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Venden Leach — Was announced as the senator who would lead the prayer.
  • Janae Shamp — Senator Janae Shamp was announced and then directly asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening of the meeting, and she was later referenced during roll call.
  • Janae Shamp — Called on to vote.
  • Janae Shamp — During a roll-call voting sequence, Senator Janae Shamp is repeatedly called on to vote, with several transcript variants and misrecognitions of her name, but all references concern the same voting action.
  • Kiana Sears — During electronic roll call, Senator Kiana Sears was called and then excused.
  • Kiana Sears — Senator Sears is called upon to read a legislative proclamation honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. She delivers the proclamation, which formally asks the Arizona State Senate to join in honoring his legacy, and then receives thanks for presenting it.
  • Mark Finchem — Was noted as not present and then excused.
  • Mark Finchem — Was appointed to the Committee on Rules to temporarily replace Senator Peterson.
  • Mark Finchem — The chair appeared to be calling the roll and referenced Senator Finchem.
  • Mark Finchem — Commended for sponsoring or supporting the memorial.
  • David Gowan — Was excused during roll call.
  • David Gowan — Called on to vote.
  • John Kavanagh — Name appears in the roll call sequence, likely as a present member.
  • John Kavanagh — Called on to vote.
  • John Kavanagh — Called on to vote.
  • John Kavanagh — Senator Kavanagh is called for a vote.
  • John Kavanagh — Moves to adjourn the Senate until Monday, February 23rd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
  • David Farnsworth — Recognized for introduction of guests.
  • David Farnsworth — Requested recognition for a point of personal privilege and introduced guests.
  • David Farnsworth — Spoke enthusiastically about advanced air mobility and building his own aircraft.
  • David Farnsworth — Was thanked for the guest introduction.
  • David Farnsworth — Was named in a temporary replacement appointment to the Committee on Rules.
  • David Farnsworth — Was the senator being temporarily replaced as chairman of the Committee on Rules.
  • David Farnsworth — The chair called on Senator Farnsworth for his vote.
  • David Farnsworth — Called on to vote.
  • David Farnsworth — Called on to vote.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Gregg and Leanne Larry — Guests from Thousand Oaks, California, were introduced in the gallery.
  • Greg Larry — Greg Larry is introduced as the Senior Director of Public Safety at Pivotal Arrow, with a 30-year career in technologies related to public safety. The introduction also notes that he and Leanne have been married for over 30 years and have two daughters, and he is welcomed to the Senate.
  • Leanne Larry — Leanne Larry was introduced and welcomed in the Senate, with remarks noting that she and Greg have been married for over 30 years and that she has extensive professional experience in real estate and international travel medical insurance.
  • Thomas Shope — President Pro Tempore Thomas Shope was asked to take the chair and was then appointed to temporarily replace Senator Farnsworth, including as chairman of the Committee on Rules.
  • Thomas Shope — The speaker addresses the President Pro Tem while explaining the vote.
  • SB1267 — Senate Bill 1267 was withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Elections and referred to the Committees on Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology.
  • SB1112 — Senate Bill 1112, relating to mental health services, was placed on the consent calendar for third reading and the vote was called. The measure ultimately failed, with the final result reported as a 14-9 vote along with additional abstentions and nonvoting members.
  • Theresa Hatathlie — The chair appeared to be calling the roll and referenced Senator Hatathlie.
  • Jake Hoffman — The chair appeared to be calling the roll and referenced Senator Hoffman.
  • Jake Hoffman — Jake Hoffman is repeatedly called on during the vote roll call sequence, with multiple successive mentions indicating his name being read as part of the ongoing voting process.
  • SB1153 — Senate Bill 1153 was brought up for third reading, the vote was opened, and the bill ultimately passed 21-6 with three not voting before being ordered transmitted to the House.
  • Wendy Rogers — Senator Wendy Rogers was addressed on the floor, rose to explain her vote, and then stated that she voted aye, referencing her sponsorship of the Grand Canyon license plate as part of that vote explanation.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — The chair called for Senator Gabaldón's vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Called on to vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Called on during the vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Called on to vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Called on to vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Called on to vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Senator Gabaldón is called for a vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Senator Gabaldón is called for a vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Senator Gabaldón is called for a vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Senator Gabaldón is called for a vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Senator Gabaldón is called for a vote.
  • Rosanna Gabaldón — Likely intended to be Senator Southman/Gabaldón; the transcription is unclear.