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State Senator
Brian Fernandez
(D) - Arizona
Arizona Senate District 23
In Office - Started: 01/09/2023

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1700 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-926-3098

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB1383 Schools; health services; disclosures AN ACT amending title 15, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-160.03; relating to school health care services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2679 Power; public utilities; UCC; securities An Act amending title 30, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 7; amending title 40, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 3; amending section 47-9109, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public utilities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2704 Tax; distribution; county stadium district An Act amending sections 28-2154.01, 42-1116, 42-5008.01, 42-5009 and 42-5029, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 42, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 42-5032.03; amending sections 42-5061, 42-5073, 42-5074, 42-5075 and 42-5159, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 42, chapter 6, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 42-6018; repealing section 42-6018, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 42, chapter 6, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 42-6113; REPEALING section 42-6113, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending sections 43-206, 43-209, 48-4203 and 48-4231, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 48, chapter 26, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 48-4238; repealing section 48-4238, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to county stadium districts. Crossed Over
SB1604 Licensed secure health facility; defendants An Act amending section 36-425.06, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to secure facilities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1440 Epinephrine delivery systems An Act amending sections 15-157, 15-189.04, 15-203, 15-341, 32-1401, 32-1706, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 36-2201, 36-2226.01 and 36-2226.02, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to emergency medications. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1443 Parental rights; compensatory damages An Act amending section 1-602, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to parental rights. Vetoed
SB1282 Aggravated unlawful flight; law enforcement An Act amending title 28, chapter 3, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 28-622.02; relating to traffic Laws. Crossed Over
HB2733 Unmanned aircraft; qualified immunity An Act amending title 12, chapter 7, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-820.10; relating to actions against public entities or public employees. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1226 School policies; wireless communications devices AN ACT amending section 15-341, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school district governing boards. Crossed Over
HB2677 Middle school students; CTE courses An Act providing for career and technical education for middle school students. Crossed Over
HB2736 Cybersecurity; data encryption; pilot program An Act amending title 26, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 26-108; relATING TO CYBERSECURITY. Crossed Over
SB1227 School safety; cell phone bans AN ACT amending sections 15-154 and 15-155, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school safety requirements. Crossed Over
SB1234 Animal cruelty; failure to treat An Act amending section 13-2910, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to animal cruelty. Crossed Over
SB1312 Coordinated reentry; grants; appropriation AN ACT amending section 11-392, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to coordinated reentry planning services programs. Crossed Over
SB1311 West valley charity specialty plates AN ACT amending sections 28-2351 and 28-2403, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 28, chapter 7, article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 28-2470.27; amending sections 28-6501, 28-6991 and 28-6993, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to special plates. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1439 Appropriation; braille transcription program An Act appropriating monies to the state department of corrections. Crossed Over
SB1306 Appropriation; crime victim notification fund AN ACT appropriating monies to the law enforcement crime victim notification fund. Crossed Over
SB1442 Appropriation; secure behavioral health facilities An Act appropriating monies to the Arizona health care cost containment system. Crossed Over
SB1532 Appropriation; behavioral health fee schedule AN ACT appropriating monies to the Arizona health care cost containment system. Crossed Over
SB1301 Asian American history; instruction requirements AN ACT amending title 15, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-701.05; relating to school curricula. Crossed Over
SB1228 Residential developments; new regulations; moratorium AN ACT establishing a moratorium on new residential housing development regulations. In Committee
SCR1036 Permanent funds; land trust; distributions Permanent funds; land trust; distributions Introduced
SB1458 Appropriation; regional medical center; Yuma An Act appropriating monies to the university of Arizona. Introduced
HB2747 Weapons; permit; firearms safety training An Act amending sections 4-244, 8-385.01, 12-714, 12-721, 13-3102, 13-3105, 13-3112, 13-3118, 13-4401.01, 13-4903, 13-4904, and 15-515, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to weapons. Introduced
SB1605 TPT; exemption; firearm storage devices.. An Act amending sections 42-5061 and 42-5159, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to transaction privilege and use tax. Introduced
SB1629 Inmates; release to nursing institutions An Act amending title 31, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 31-243; relating to prisoners. Introduced
SB1606 Interfacility transport; hospitals An Act amending sections 36-2201 and 36-2233, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to emergency medical services. Introduced
SB1631 Pilot program; STEM teachers; districts An Act establishing the stem and vocational teacher capacity growth pilot program; appropriating monies. Introduced
SB1650 Early childhood education; providers; appropriation AN ACT amending title 15, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-249.08; appropriating monies; relating to the department of education. Introduced
SB1653 Early voting; identification; emergency voting AN ACT amending sections 16-246, 16-542, 16-550, 16-552, 16-572 and 16-579, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to elections. Introduced
SB1646 Appropriation; child care assistance AN ACT appropriating monies to the department of economic security. Introduced
SB1607 Board certification; disclosure requirements An Act amending section 32-3213, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to health professionals. Introduced
SB1630 Aging justice-involved population study committee An Act establishing the aging justice-involved population study committee. Introduced
SB1457 Companion animals; welfare; health An Act amending title 3, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 3-1211.01; amending section 28-2422.02, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to animal welfare. Introduced
SCR1021 Ratification; equal rights amendment. Ratification; equal rights amendment. Introduced
SB1456 Dog breeders; permit required; fee An Act amending title 11, chapter 7, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 11-1020.01; relating to animal control. Introduced
SB1459 Yuma; historical society; property; return An Act amending Laws 2024, chapter 14, section 1; relating to the Arizona historical society. Introduced
SB1403 Prescription drugs; price limits AN ACT amending title 36, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 42; relating to prescription drugs. Introduced
SB1397 Health insurance claims; consumer assistance An Act amending title 20, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 20-127; relating to the department of insurance and financial institutions. Introduced
SB1404 End-of-life decisions; terminally ill individuals AN ACT amending title 36, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 33; relating to end-of-life decisions. Introduced
SB1399 Medical assistance; drugs; prohibited arrest An Act amending section 13-3423, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to drug offenses. Introduced
SB1385 Feminine hygiene products; schools; appropriation An Act amending title 15, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-120.05; appropriating monies; relating to student health. Introduced
SB1382 Business relocation; notice; penalty AN ACT amending title 44, arizona revised statutes, by adding chapter 30; relating to business relocation. Introduced
SB1402 Essential drugs; price increases; limits. AN ACT amending title 36, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 42; relating to prescription drugs. Introduced
SB1384 Patient information; gun safety An Act amending title 32, chapter 32, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-3230.02; amending title 36, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36-116; relating to patient information. Introduced
SB1386 Appropriation; schools; trees An Act appropriating monies to the department of education. Introduced
SB1387 Tax expenditures; credits; review schedule AN ACT amending section 42-2003, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 42, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 42-5046; amending sections 43-221, 43-222 and 43-223, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to tax expenditures. Introduced
SB1398 Abortion; waiting period; authorized providers AN ACT amending sections 32-1606, 32-2501, 32-2531, 32-2532, 36-449.01, 36-449.02, 36-449.03, 36-2151, 36-2152, 36-2153, 36-2155, 36-2156, 36-2158, 36-2161 and 36-2162.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; repealing section 36-3604, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to abortion. Introduced
SB1401 Pregnant employees; reasonable accommodation AN ACT amending title 23, chapter 2, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 23-207; relating to employment practices. Introduced
SB1400 Drug paraphernalia; testing; analyzing; repeal An Act amending section 13-3415, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to drugs. Introduced
SB1338 Interstate agreement; national popular vote An Act amending section 16-212, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 16, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 9; relating to voting. Introduced
HB2536 Sentencing; concealed weapons permits; surrender AN ACT amending sections 13-603 and 13-3602, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to concealed weapons permits. Introduced
SB1276 Children's health insurance program; eligibility AN ACT amending section 36-2981, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the children's health insurance program. Introduced
SB1275 Appropriations; Yuma/La Paz community college AN ACT appropriating monies to yuma/la paz community college district. Introduced
SB1277 Rental property; dog breeds AN ACT amending section 33-1315, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the Arizona residential landlord and tenant act. Introduced
HB2537 Employees; school conferences; leave AN ACT amending title 23, chapter 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 8.2; relating to employment practices. Introduced
HB2644 Rainwater harvesting; appropriation An Act Amending section 49-1332, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 49, chapter 8, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 49-1336; appropriating monies; relating to the water infrastructure finance authority. Introduced
HB2283 Emergencies; price regulations; unlawful practices AN ACT amending title 44, chapter 9, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 27; amending title 44, chapter 10, article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 44-1535; relating to commerce. Introduced
HB2288 Higher education; increased costs; restrictions An Act amending section 15-1626, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the Arizona board of regents. Introduced
HB2290 Student loan servicers; licensure AN ACT amending title 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 18; relating to student loans. Introduced
HB2538 Rental housing; income source discrimination. AN ACT amending title 33, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 33-1319.01; relating to the Arizona residential landlord and tenant act. Introduced
HB2286 Financial aid; private scholarships; requirements An Act amending title 15, chapter 13, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-1706; relating to financial aid. Introduced
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB1053 Wildlife; firearms discharge; structures; distance Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
SB1109 Designated countries; land ownership; prohibition Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
HB2610 School districts; board members; superintendent Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
SB1711 AHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
HB2779 Juveniles; temporary custody; parental notification Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
HB2867 Antisemitism; public schools; prohibition; penalties Senate - Third Reading 05/28/2025 Abstain
HB2867 Antisemitism; public schools; prohibition; penalties Senate - Senator Epstein to include the Epstein flr amend and exclude the Mesnard flr amend to HB 2867 05/28/2025 Abstain
SB1036 Public resources; influencing elections; penalties Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2052 License exemption; basic first aid Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2129 Inactive voters; hand counts; alternates Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2195 Digital advertising; content; children; penalty Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2370 Entrance fee; refunds; time frame Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2581 Tracking system; sexual assault kits Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1182 Municipalities; counties; construction hours Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HCR2041 Congressional term limits; convention Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1287 PSPRS; part-time employment Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1295 Fraudulent voice recordings Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1300 San Simon Valley; groundwater; election Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1307 Advanced air mobility infrastructure Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1353 Municipal development; permits; review Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1661 Broadband service district authority; formation Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1649 Legislative appointments; qualifications Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
SB1600 Patient rights; health care services Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2753 Groundwater replenishment; Pinal AMA Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2928 Accessory dwelling units; requirements Senate - Third Reading 05/07/2025 Abstain
HB2068 Assistance animals; landlord tenant Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2080 Public retirement systems; administration Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1051 Engineers; alterations; commercial space Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2010 Gold star families; legacy preservation Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2112 Internet pornography; minors; age verification Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2137 Medical records; destruction; classification Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2170 Individualized education programs; dyslexia diagnosis Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2180 Acute care services; pilot program Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2206 Multistate voter registration system; prohibition Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2281 Missing indigenous person; alert system Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2303 Total loss vehicle; electronic signatures Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1117 Political subdivision entity; benefits Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2324 Forfeiture; digital assets; reserve fund Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2437 Drug-free homeless zones Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCM2006 Jimmie Preston; memorial bridge Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2376 County candidates; clean elections pamphlet Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2039 Assured water supply; legislative intent Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2488 Apprenticeship; supervised probation. Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2540 Statewide assessment; accommodations; written form Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2583 Physical therapists; imaging; laboratory tests Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2679 Power; public utilities; UCC; securities Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2689 Cancer insurance; retirees; public safety Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2044 Minerals; metals; supporting domestic supply Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2046 Colorado River; cause of decline Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2045 Law enforcement; first responders; honoring Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2700 Academic standards; social studies; geography Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1373 Digital assets strategic reserve fund Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1493 DCS; school visits; identification requirements Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2728 DUI; alternative treatment Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1521 Town of Wellton; expenditure limitation Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2730 Fingerprinting; personnel; committed youth; contact. Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
SB1591 Concealed weapons permits; fees Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2049 Sovereign authority Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2742 Court-ordered evaluations Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2051 Yuma agriculture; water rights; supporting Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2767 Voter registrations; transportation department; recorders Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2787 Ground ambulances; registration Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2798 Narcotic injection sites; zoning; prohibition Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2803 Mixed hoteling; signage; requirements Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2895 Task order contracts; website; posting Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2887 Alternative fuel vehicles; HOV lanes Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2868 Discrimination; policies; preferential treatment Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCM2015 Proof of citizenship; voter registration Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HB2944 Inpatient treatment days; computation; exclusion Senate - Third Reading 05/06/2025 Abstain
HCR2045 Law enforcement; first responders; honoring Senate - Third Reading 05/01/2025 Abstain
HB2724 Patriotic youth groups; school access Senate - Third Reading 05/01/2025 Abstain
SB1615 Student athletes; employment status; restrictions Senate - Third Reading 05/01/2025 Abstain
HB2193 Captive insurers; certificate of dormancy Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HCR2016 Reinstatement; WIFA monies Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Nay
HB2330 Voluntary disclosure; disability; licenses Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2671 DCS; kinship care placement; requirement Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2667 Campaign finance complaints; resolution Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2678 Indistinguishable; visual depiction; definition. Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2691 Groundwater replenishment districts; annual dues Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2727 County water authority; Harquahala INA Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2749 Unclaimed property; virtual currency; security Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2750 Fire trucks; diesel fuel; exemption Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Yea
HB2880 Unauthorized encampments; higher education institutions Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Nay
HCM2014 Corporation commission; reliable energy Senate - Third Reading 04/30/2025 Nay
SB1022 Small claims court; jurisdictional limit Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB2017 Voting centers ban; precinct size Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2019 Schools; water safety; information; resources Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB2046 Audits; precincts; voting centers Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2052 License exemption; basic first aid Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2050 Provisional ballots; cure data Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2067 Governing boards; records; access Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2074 School safety; proposals; assessments; plans Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2092 Land divisions; disclosure affidavit; recording Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB2122 SNAP; work requirement waivers; exemptions Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2109 Forced organ harvesting; insurance; prohibition Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2121 SNAP; mandatory employment and training Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2154 Early voting list; undeliverable ballots Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Nay
HB2175 Prior authorization; claims Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB2168 Long-term RVs; cooling; prohibition Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB2179 Marijuana; advertising; restrictions Senate - Third Reading 04/29/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Arizona Joint Budget Legislative Committee 4
Detail Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee 6
Detail Arizona Senate Finance Committee 6
Detail Arizona Senate Public Safety Committee 4
Detail Arizona Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee 4
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
AZ Arizona Senate District 23 Senate Democrat In Office 01/09/2023
AZ Arizona House District 04 House Democrat Out of Office 11/23/2021 01/22/2024