Legislative district 19 contains most of the city of Avondale as well as part of Phoenix and Goodyear. It is 107.85 square miles. The district is 99.97 percent urban covering 69.20 percent of its land area and 0.23 percent rural covering 30.80 percent of its land area.
2016 Elections results
|
Arizona House of Representatives |
|
| Mark Cardenas (Democrat) | 27,263 |
| Diego Espinoza (Democrat) | 30693 |
|
Arizona Senate |
|
| Lupe Chavira Contreras (Democrat) | 38,817 |
Representative Mark A. Cardenas
Party: Democratic
Home city: Phoenix
Occupation: Consultant
Committees:
- Appropriations
- Ways and Means
Introduced bills in 2018:
| Bill Number | Sponsor Type | Short/NOW Title |
| HB2001 | P* | indigent defense fund; distribution; purpose |
| HB2008 | P* | transfer pupils; transcripts |
| HB2009 | P* | workforce training; unemployed workers |
| HB2010 | P* | elderly homeowners; class six property |
| HB2014 | P* | marijuana; civil penalty |
| HB2015 | P* | tax credits; exemptions; sunset repeal |
| HB2056 | P* | TPT; digital products; remote sellers |
| HB2077 | P* | public employees; collective bargaining |
| HB2143 | P* | school resources; religious purpose; prohibition |
| HB2144 | P* | assisting federal law enforcement; prohibition |
| HB2145 | P* | TPT; services; tuition surcharge |
| HB2146 | P* | voting rights; restoration; felonies… |
| HB2147 | P* | medical marijuana; patient card cost |
| HB2427 | P* | release conditions; pretrial release program |
| HB2428 | P* | postsecondary education; residents; financial aid |
| HB2429 | P* | public works contracts; prevailing wage |
| HB2430 | P* | release after acquittal; dismissed charges |
| HB2431 | P* | PSPRS; normal retirement; employee contributions |
| HB2440 | P* | VLT exemption; veteran amputees |
| HB2493 | P* | call center relocation; notice; penalty |
| HCR2003 | P* | right to work; repeal |
Representative Diego Espinoza
Party: Democratic
Home city: Tolleson
Occupation: Owner of Fuego Bar and Grill
Committees:
- Commerce
- Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs
- Rules
Introduced bills in 2018:
| Bill Number | Sponsor Type | Short/NOW Title |
| HB2137 | P* | DOR; auditors and collectors; appropriation |
| HB2231 | P* | TANF; child only cases |
| HB2232 | P* | TANF; sanctions |
| HB2233 | P* | appropriation; 2020 census; outreach |
| HB2423 | P* | railroad crew requirements |
| HB2424 | P* | procurement; veterans; Arizona bidders; preference |
| HB2425 | P* | TPT; digital goods; additional tax |
| HB2426 | P* | voting rights; restoration; felonies. |
| HB2508 | P* | medical marijuana; opioid use disorder |
| HCM2003 | P* | deported veterans; medical treatment |
| HCR2013 | P* | public programs; citizens; repeal |
| HCR2026 | P* | care enough month |
Senator Lupe Contreras – Minority Whip
Party: Democratic
Home city: Cashion
Occupation: Law
Committees:
- Government
- Judiciary
- Senate Ethics
Introduced bills in 2018:
| Bill Number | Sponsor Type | Short/NOW Title |
| SB1318 | P* | medical assistance requests; evidence; mitigation. |
| SB1350 | P* | indigent defense fund; distribution; purpose. |
Updated on July 30, 2018.
