Martin Moreno — Identified as a local Phoenix artist who completed a mural at the Washington Activity Center.
Cassandra Town — Introduced as president of the McMillan Foundation from Tucson.
Adriana Gallegos — Introduced as CEO of the Arts Foundation from Tucson.
Gia del Pino — Identified as communications manager for the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Lucretia Tovar — Identified as a muralist in the delegation of artists from Legislative District 5.
Chris Kolak — Mentioned as having created an award from First Studio.
Randy Murphy — Named as part of the artist delegation.
Nancy Gutierrez — Representative Nancy Gutierrez rose to introduce guests in the gallery, briefly repeating the introduction as she addressed the Speaker and proceeded with the recognition.
Cesar Aguilar — Rose for a point of personal privilege to introduce a guest in the gallery.
Lucretia Torva — Lucretia Torva is introduced and praised for her downtown public artwork, including an iconic tribute near 7th Ave. and Van Buren. The remarks highlight her artistic talent and note that her murals and brushwork continue to beautify Arizona by honoring notable figures and community heroes.
Matt Gress — Rose to introduce a guest in the gallery.
Matt Gress — Called during the vote to state how he votes.
Davier Rodriguez — Davier Rodriguez is introduced and acknowledged as a guest in the gallery. The speaker notes that he is an old friend, describes him as a longtime Arizona figure who worked at ASU and now lives in Florida, and welcomes him to Arizona Creative Economy Day.
Julie Willoughby — Named to take the chair of Committee of the Whole.
Julie Willoughby — Referenced as Madam Whip in the procedural exchange.
SB1113 — SB 1113 is taken up by the committee, which recommends the bill do pass as amended. The committee amendment is adopted, and the bill is subsequently reported from the Committee of the Whole as do pass as amended and advanced for engrossing and third reading.
Selina Bliss — Addressed as Chairwoman Bliss regarding SB 1113.
Pamela Carter — Addressed by name during the floor procedure.
Pamela Carter — Pamela Carter is identified during the vote and states that she votes aye; her aye vote is then recorded again in the roll call.
SB1113 — Motion made for the Committee of the Whole to report SB 1113 do pass; amendment moved for adoption.
SB1165 — SB 1165 is taken up by the committee, which recommends the bill do pass. A motion is made for the Committee of the Whole to report SB 1165 do pass, the bill is then reported from Committee of the Whole as do pass, and it is subsequently placed on third reading of bills.
SB1477 — SB 1477 is taken up by the committee, which recommends that it do pass as amended. The bill is then brought to a vote in its amended form and receives a do-pass recommendation from the Committee of the Whole.
SB1479 — SB 1479 was taken up in committee, where it was recommended do pass as amended. A floor amendment was adopted, the bill as amended received a do pass recommendation, and it was then reported out as do pass as amended and sent forward for engrossing and third reading.
Walt Blackman — Walt Blackman is referenced in the floor proceedings as the chair recognizes him and in the related bill-handling context.
SB1177 — SB 1177 was reported from the Committee of the Whole as do pass as amended, then included in the adopted Committee of the Whole report and assigned for engrossing and third reading. The transcript appears to garble the bill number in both mentions.
SB1092 — SB 1092, a bill relating to probation, was taken up on third reading, with the House proceeding to vote on it. During discussion, the bill was referenced in connection with a specific case involving lifetime probation for a convicted child sex offender. The House then passed SB 1092 by a vote of 39 ayes, 17 nays, and four not voting, and the bill was conveyed to the Senate.
Mariana Sandoval — Called during the vote to state how she votes.
Mariana Sandoval — Representative Mariana Sandoval was recognized and then spoke in honor of the nation’s farm workers, emphasizing their importance and calling attention to their dignity, fair wages, and safe working conditions.
Teresa Martinez — Teresa Martinez was called during the vote to state how she voted.
Elda Luna-Nájera — Called during the vote to state how she votes.
Stephanie Simacek — Likely intended by 'Blatman' or similar garble; called during the vote to state how she votes, though identification is uncertain.
Jeff Weninger — Likely intended by 'Representative Cooper' is uncertain; the transcript is garbled during the vote call.
SB1181 — The House took up Senate Bill 1181, which relates to certified public accountants, proceeded through third reading, and moved to a vote on the bill.
Nick Kupper — Representative Kupper was called on to vote.
Justin Olson — Justin Olson was present for the vote and then rose to explain his opposition to the legislation, arguing that it delegates too much authority to rulemaking and could create uncertainty or barriers to entry for becoming a CPA. He concluded by voting no, and his vote was recorded as nay.
Beverly Pingerelli — Called on to vote; transcription rendered 'President of Pingarelli.'
Christopher Mathis — Christopher Mathis is referenced during a vote-explanation sequence, with the speaker likely correcting or clarifying the member’s name as 'Representative Matheson/Mathis' and then addressing 'Representative Mathis' directly. The mentions are part of the same continuous discussion.
SB1181 — Passed by the House after the recorded vote.
SB1473 — Senate Bill 1473, which amends Arizona zoning law in Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 6.1 relating to municipal and county zoning, is brought up for third reading and then receives a final House vote, passing with 49 ayes, 7 nays, and 4 not voting.
Leo Biasiucci — Recognized to make a quick announcement.
John Gillette — Representative John Gillette was recognized by the speaker as his seatmate and celebrated for his 74th birthday, followed by a direct happy birthday wish.
Alma Hernandez — Representative Alma Hernandez is identified as the member who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pastor Jeff McAfee — Named as the pastor giving the prayer.
Dr. James Nakbar — Dr. James Nakbar was introduced as the Doctor of the Day, with remarks highlighting his medical background, training at the University of Arizona, licensure history, interest in patient education and provider choice, and his upcoming role as president of the Arizona Medical Association. A lighthearted comment also credited him as the creator of the term 'Mommy Makeover.'
Dr. Jeff McAfee — Dr. Jeff McAfee was introduced as the prayer giver and described as a college professor, author, pastor, missionary, and ministry leader. Additional biographical details noted that he holds a Doctor of Ministry degree, teaches, is married, and has three children.
Michael Carbone — Introduced guests from the Arizona Citizens for the Arts board.
Michael Carbone — Moved that the House resolve into Committee of the Whole for Calendar Number One.
Michael Carbone — Majority Leader Michael Carbone was called on to move the Committee of the Whole to rise and report, and then moved adoption of the committee report as part of the same procedural action.
Michael Carbone — Majority Leader Michael Carbone introduced and repeated a motion requesting Senate consent for the House to adjourn after completing its work on Thursday, April 2, 2026, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in compliance with the Arizona Constitution.
Russ Jones — Russ Jones is introduced as the chair of the board for Arizona Citizens for the Arts and is praised for his leadership in championing arts and culture. His background in public service is also highlighted, including prior service in the Arizona House representing District 24 in Yuma from 2005 to 2013.