The Arizona State Legislature is a bicameral legislature consisting of a lower house, the House of Representatives with 60 members, and an upper house, the Senate with 30 members. Arizona's electoral districts are different from the majority of U.S. states. Two representatives and one senator share each of the state's 30 electoral districts.
Serving two-year terms, both Senators and Representatives are constricted by term limits. Members may only serve four consecutive terms (or eight years) in either chamber.
Statewide Elected Officials:
- Governor: Douglas Anthony “Doug” Ducey (R)
- Lieutenant Governor: No position of Lt. Governor. The Governor is succeeded by the Secretary of State.
- Attorney General: Mark Brnovich (R)
- Secretary of State: Michelle Reagan (R)
- Capital: Phoenix
- Population of Latinos/Hispanics: 30.9%
Legislative Session and Budget Timetable
The Arizona State Legislature meets annually convening on the second Monday of January of each year. Arizona’s budget is biennial covering two fiscal years.
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Session
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Convenes
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Adjourns
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Carry-Over
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Budget Timetable
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2018 Legislative Session
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Jan. 8, 2018
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April 17, 2018
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No carry-over (annual session)
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September 1- State agencies submit their budgets requests to the Governor.
November- December- Agency hearings are held.
January- The Governor must submit a budget proposal to the Legislature.
January to April- Legislature debates and adopts the biennial budget.
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