State/Arizona

Arizona

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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Caucus/Delegations
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Hotel for out-of-county attendees
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	House Rules, Parliamentary Procedure

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is President a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker?	Yes
House of Representatives	How is the Speaker selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by the House
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Speaker?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker?	Open-ended response	assigning all bills to committees, and employment, compensation and termination of employees
House of Representatives	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	No	no limit
House of Representatives	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Appointed	appointed by the Speaker
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	two years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	presiding over session in the Speaker's absence, approving proclamations
House of Representatives	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes
House of Representatives	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by the majority caucus
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	determine floor calendars, policy direction
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes
House of Representatives	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by the minority caucus
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	policy direction, representing the caucus to majority leadership
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader?	Yes
House of Representatives	How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by the minority caucus
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	policy direction, preside over minority caucus meetings
House of Representatives	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes
House of Representatives	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by majority caucus
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	preside over caucus meetings, determine vote thresholds for bills
House of Representatives	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	No
House of Representatives	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	elected by the caucus
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	know how people are voting, mitigate interpersonal issues
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	informally organized by the Members
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Media
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	yes: LTBTQ caucus, Veterans' caucus, Black caucus
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By chamber rules
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Media
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for Arizona

The current standing of every Arizona record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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