Walt Blackman Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform
AZ Representative
District: 7 • Republican
2025 GOP Alignment:
N/A
Voting Alignment with GOP Platform – by Chapter
Click Icon to Filter Table
Rep. Walt Blackman (R-AZ-7) is tracked on the National GOP Platform legislative scorecard. Highest category scores: Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%), Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (100%), and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (100%). Walt Blackman represents the 7th District in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 2007
House 2025
1xHB 2007House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Prohibiting Paid Voter-Registration Collections.
With GOP
This bill prohibits any person from paying or receiving money or anything of value based on the number of voter registrations or voter registration forms collected, completed, or submitted. The measure establishes a clear ban on incentive-based registration practices that can encourage improper or inaccurate submissions. By removing financial motivations tied to registration totals, the bill helps ensure voter registration efforts are conducted honestly and without manipulation.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2018
House 2025
1xHB 2018House 20251x
Increasing Opportunities for Teachers by Expanding Candidate Pool for the Teacher Student Scholarship Program.
With GOP
This bill allows degree-granting private postsecondary educational institutions that offer postbaccalaureate teacher preparation programs leading to certification to participate in the Arizona Teachers Academy and receive scholarship funds. The measure caps reimbursements to private institutions at the average in-state tuition and fees charged by public universities while appropriating $10 million to support academy scholarships and administration. By expanding participation beyond public institutions, the bill increases training pathways without creating a new entitlement or removing existing fiscal safeguards. By reducing barriers that limit who can prepare future teachers, the bill broadens education options while maintaining responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #1 – Great Principals and Great Teachers: Republicans will support schools that focus on Excellence and Parental Rights. We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2022
House 2025
1xHB 2022House 20251x
Strengthening School Safety by Allowing Employees to Conceal Carry on School Property.
With GOP
This bill establishes the Save Our Children School Safety Program to provide training, certification, and reimbursement options for school employees related to emergency preparedness, crisis response, and school safety measures, including policies that allow certain trained employees to carry firearms on school grounds. The measure sets uniform training standards, protects the confidentiality of participating employees, and grants liability protections for good-faith actions taken during active threats, while leaving participation decisions to individual school governing boards. By empowering local schools to determine appropriate safety strategies rather than imposing a statewide mandate, the bill strengthens school safety while respecting local control and decision-making.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #4 – Safe, Secure, and Drug-Free Schools: Republicans will support overhauling standards on school discipline, advocate for immediate suspension of violent students, and support hardening schools to help keep violence away from our places of learning.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2059
House 2025
1xHB 2059House 20251x
Asserting State Sovereignty over the Federal "Green" Environmental Agenda.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the state, its agencies, political subdivisions, and employees from using personnel or financial resources to enforce or cooperate with specified federal natural resource and environmental programs, including certain air quality regulations, water jurisdiction rules, energy efficiency mandates, and endangered species actions. The measure establishes an anticommandeering framework, directs courts to review related disputes without deference to federal agencies, and imposes penalties for knowing violations while allowing compliance with valid court orders. The bill reinforces constitutional limits on federal authority and prevents state resources from being used to carry out federal mandates not enacted by Arizona lawmakers.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation, and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Under President Trump, the U.S. became the Number One Producer of Oil and Natural Gas in the World – and we will soon be again by lifting restrictions on American Energy Production and terminating the Socialist Green New Deal. Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2060
House 2025
1xHB 2060House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Ensuring State Voter ID and Election Laws Apply to Federal Elections.
With GOP
This bill establishes that the qualifications to vote in federal elections conducted in Arizona are the same as those prescribed under state law for state and local elections, including citizenship and residency requirements. The measure asserts the state's constitutional authority to set voter qualifications and ensures consistent standards across all elections held within Arizona. By reinforcing uniform eligibility rules, the bill prevents federal interference from creating separate or conflicting voter qualification systems.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2062
House 2025
1xHB 2062House 20251x
Confirming the Legal Definition of "Sex" as One's Biological Sex at Birth.
With GOP
This bill establishes uniform definitions for sex-based terms in Arizona statutes, administrative rules, regulations, and public policies, such as "male," "female," "man," "woman," and "sex," defining sex as a person's biological sex at birth and specifying that "sex" does not include gender identity. The measure clarifies how sex-based distinctions apply in areas such as nondiscrimination law, single-sex spaces, and the collection of vital statistics, while allowing accommodations consistent with state and federal law for individuals with differences in sex development. By bringing clarity and consistency to statutory language, the bill prevents agencies and courts from redefining core legal terms through policy or interpretation.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2063
House 2025
1xHB 2063House 20251x
Strengthening Parental Rights by Ensuring Public Schools Provide Information on Immunization Exemptions to Parents.
With GOP
This bill requires public schools to include information about available immunization exemptions in any communication to parents regarding school immunization requirements. The measure clarifies that schools must fully disclose both requirements and exemptions at enrollment and in related notices, ensuring parents receive complete and accurate information. By improving transparency, the bill ensures parents can make informed decisions regarding their children's healthcare and education without government obscuring lawful options.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #5 – Restore Parental Rights: Republicans will restore Parental Rights in Education, and enforce our Civil Rights Laws to stop schools from discriminating on the basis of Race. We trust Parents!
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2081
House 2025
1xHB 2081House 20251x
Allowing Workers to Keep More of Their Money with No Taxes on Tips.
With GOP
This bill amends Arizona's individual income tax code to allow a subtraction from Arizona gross income for compensation received as tips that are reported to an employer under federal law, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2024. The measure applies to lawfully reported tipped wages and operates within the existing tax filing framework, without creating new credits or administrative programs. By allowing workers to keep more of what they earn, the bill reduces the state tax burden on service employees and limits the government's claim on income derived directly from customer gratuities.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2110
House 2025
1xHB 2110House 20251x
Expanding Housing Availability by Reducing Regulations for Multifamily Redevelopment.
Against GOP
This bill requires large municipalities to adopt objective standards that allow multifamily residential development or adaptive reuse of existing commercial, office, or mixed-use parcels without rezoning, special permits, or public hearings. The measure restricts local governments from selectively excluding parcels, limits discretionary review, caps municipal carve-outs, and sets uniform development standards while preserving specific exclusions for historic areas, airports, and military facilities. By reducing regulatory obstacles and discretionary zoning authority, the bill curbs local government control that restricts property owners from repurposing underused commercial property for housing.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2119
House 2025
1xHB 2119House 20251x
Adding Transparency to Taxes by Requiring Advance Public Notice for New or Increased Municipal Taxes and Fees.
With GOP
This bill makes comprehensive updates to the Model City Tax Code to require cities and towns to provide advance notice, documentation, and public hearings before adopting new or increased municipal taxes, fees, or tax code options that affect businesses and taxpayers. The measure expands notice requirements by mandating direct notification to affected taxpayers, clarifies disclosure and confidentiality rules to support proper notice, and prevents municipalities from changing tax interpretations or applications without formal action and public input. By ensuring taxpayers receive clear notice and an opportunity to understand and respond to local tax changes, the bill limits surprise taxation and curbs the ability of local governments to impose or modify taxes without accountability.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2121
House 2025
1xHB 2121House 20251x
Promoting Self-Sufficiency by Requiring Employment and Training Program Participation for SNAP Recipients Under Age 60.
With GOP
This bill requires able-bodied adults under age 60 who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to participate in a mandatory employment or training program - unless exempted (for example, due to caring for a young child, being enrolled at least half-time in school, working at least 30 hours/week, participating in a substance-abuse treatment program, or other statutory exceptions). By tying public assistance to employment and training for those capable of working, the bill reinforces the expectation that government support should be temporary and connected to self-sufficiency.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2126
House 2025
1xHB 2126House 20251x
Strengthening Parental Rights by Requiring Access to Medical Records.
With GOP
This bill strengthens parental rights by requiring healthcare providers to give parents separate, equal access to a minor child's electronic health portal or any other healthcare delivery platform. It clarifies and expands parental rights to request, access, and review all written and electronic medical records of a minor child, including for certain services that do not require parental consent. By ensuring parents are not excluded from critical health information about their children, the bill restores transparency and limits institutional interference in family decision-making.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2154
House 2025
1xHB 2154House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Removing Inactive Voters from the Early-Voting List.
With GOP
This bill requires county election officials to remove a voter from the active early voting list when election notices are returned as undeliverable and the voter cannot be contacted to confirm a valid address. The measure clarifies procedures for updating voter records, prevents repeated mailing of ballots to invalid addresses, and requires voters to submit a new request to rejoin the list if removed. By ensuring early ballots are sent only to valid, confirmed addresses, the bill strengthens the integrity of the early voting system and reduces waste and misuse of election materials.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2155
House 2025
1xHB 2155House 20251x
Promoting Adoption by Expanding Tax Relief for Adoption-Related Expenses.
With GOP
This bill increases the individual income tax deduction for unreimbursed adoption expenses - raising the cap to $5,000 for single filers and $10,000 for married couples filing jointly. The subtraction applies to costs such as agency fees, legal fees, counseling, and qualified medical and hospital expenses incurred during adoption. The bill avoids creating a new spending program, and allows families to keep more of their earnings rather than expanding government assistance.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2169
House 2025
1xHB 2169House 20251x
Increasing School Board Transparency and Accountability by Strengthening Public Meeting Requirements.
With GOP
This bill requires school district governing boards and their subcommittees to hold meetings at public facilities, provide online access to meeting materials and minutes, and, for larger districts, livestream and archive governing board meetings. The measure also increases transparency around out-of-state travel by requiring public approval, disclosure of costs, participants, and the stated benefit to the district before travel occurs. By strengthening public access to information and oversight of decision-making, the bill ensures taxpayers and parents can more easily monitor how school districts conduct business and spend public funds.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #1 – Great Principals and Great Teachers: Republicans will support schools that focus on Excellence and Parental Rights. We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2195
House 2025
1xHB 2195House 20251x
Protecting Children from Inappropriate Advertising in Child-Directed Apps.
With GOP
This bill requires any digital application platform that markets apps to children age 11 or younger to block advertisements containing violence, explicit language, sexual content, or promotion of drugs or alcohol. It mandates that such "child-directed" applications implement monitoring systems to prevent mature or inappropriate ads. Providers that fail to comply are subject to civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General. This bill protects against minors being exposed to inappropriate content.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2257
House 2025
1xHB 2257House 20251x
Protecting Religious Liberties by Prohibiting Vaccine-Status as a Sole Barrier to Foster-Care Placement.
With GOP
This bill prohibits the Department of Child Safety from refusing to place a child in a licensed foster home or qualified kinship foster care home based solely on the vaccination status of the child or other children in the household. The measure preserves existing health and safety standards while ensuring placement decisions are not driven by a single medical factor unrelated to a caregiver's ability to provide a safe and stable home. By removing an inflexible administrative barrier, the bill helps keep children with qualified families and reduces unnecessary government interference in placement decisions.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2385
House 2025
3xHB 2385House 20253x
Fueling Wasteful Spending by Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Access.
Against GOP
This bill appropriates $1 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter to the Arizona Department of Economic Security to implement the state "produce incentive program." The appropriation is exempt from statutory lapse-funding rules, ensuring the funds remain available until fully expended. While framed as encouraging healthier food purchases, the bill expands government involvement in consumer behavior and commits public funds to an ongoing subsidy program.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 2437
House 2025
1xHB 2437House 20251x
Strengthening Public Safety by Prohibiting Drugs in Homeless Shelters and Service Centers.
With GOP
This bill creates drug-free homeless service zones by increasing penalties for the sale or transfer of dangerous or narcotic drugs within and around facilities that provide shelter, services, or supportive housing to homeless individuals. The measure also requires service providers receiving public funds to adopt and enforce formal drug-free policies and post clear notice, while exempting lawful prescription drug use. By targeting drug trafficking and use in spaces intended to provide safety and stability, the bill helps reduce criminal activity and protects vulnerable individuals without expanding regulatory authority beyond clearly defined zones.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2438
House 2025
1xHB 2438House 20251x
Prohibiting Sex Designation Changes on Birth Certificates Based on Gender Transition.
With GOP
This bill prohibits amending a birth certificate to change the sex designation to reflect a gender transition, sex reassignment surgery, or change in gender identity. It allows for limited amendments to the sex field to cases where the original information was "factually inaccurate at the time of recordation" (i.e., clerical errors or mistakes present at birth registration), but requires applicants to prove factual inaccuracy beyond a reasonable doubt for non-clerical changes (a higher evidentiary standard).
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2450
House 2025
1xHB 2450House 20251x
Reducing Government Dependency by Aligning Unemployment Benefits with Job Market Conditions.
With GOP
This bill reduces the maximum number of weeks an individual may receive unemployment benefits when unemployment rates are lower and scales benefit length based on current economic conditions. The measure replaces a fixed, extended benefit model with a tiered approach that shortens benefit duration during periods of low unemployment while preserving longer benefits when joblessness is higher. By limiting prolonged unemployment benefits during strong labor markets, the bill encourages faster reentry into the workforce and reduces unnecessary strain on the unemployment insurance system.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2515
House 2025
1xHB 2515House 20251x
Strengthening Truth-in-Taxation Protections and Voter Transparency for Local Tax Increases.
With GOP
This bill makes extensive updates to Arizona's truth-in-taxation laws by strengthening notice, disclosure, and voter information requirements for school district budgets, bond elections, overrides, and other local tax increases. The measure standardizes clearer ballot language, expands required taxpayer impact disclosures, updates assessed value examples, and reinforces public hearing and roll call vote requirements across multiple taxing jurisdictions. For example, informational pamphlets and notices are required to show tax impacts for both a $100,000 home value and a $400,000 home value (and for larger commercial-property valuations, where relevant). By ensuring taxpayers receive clear, consistent, and detailed information before voting on tax increases or government debt, the bill improves transparency and accountability in how local governments raise and spend public funds.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2521
House 2025
1xHB 2521House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Prohibiting Foreign Funding and Influence in Elections.
With GOP
This bill prohibits state and local government entities from using money or in-kind goods or services donated by foreign governments or foreign nongovernmental sources for election administration and requires vendors to certify they do not receive foreign funding. The measure establishes reporting, recordkeeping, enforcement mechanisms, and civil penalties, and separately bars foreign contributions from being used to influence ballot measure elections. By ensuring election administration and ballot campaigns are funded solely by domestic sources, the bill protects Arizona elections from outside influence and preserves voter confidence.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2576
House 2025
1xHB 2576House 20251x
Protecting Businesses by Requiring Notice and Opportunity to Cure Regulatory Compliance Deficiencies.
With GOP
This bill amends Arizona's administrative procedure laws to expand and clarify the rights of regulated individuals and businesses during state inspections, audits, and investigations. The measure requires agencies to provide written notice of rights, disclose inspection authority, allow representation, issue timely inspection reports, and give regulated parties an opportunity to correct alleged deficiencies before enforcement action is taken, except in limited circumstances. By reinforcing notice, transparency, and correction opportunities, the bill limits arbitrary enforcement and ensures agencies do not use regulatory power in a coercive or punitive manner.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2588
House 2025
2xHB 2588House 20252x
Expanding Property Owner Rights by Allowing Limited Wildlife Management Permits on Private Land.
With GOP
This bill requires the Department of Game and Fish to issue landowner permits for the taking of certain big game species, including elk, antelope, oryx, and deer, on private lands when necessary to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife and to provide sport hunting opportunities. The measure allows the department to expand permits to additional species, while capping landowner permits at 10% of the total tags issued through the general lottery for each species. By recognizing the role of private landowners in managing wildlife impacts on their property, the bill reduces one-size-fits-all regulation and balances conservation with property rights.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2606
House 2025
1xHB 2606House 20251x
Strengthening National Security, Border Security, and Local Law Enforcement Through a $50 Million Support Grant.
With GOP
This bill appropriates $50 million from the state general fund to the Department of Public Safety to support local border enforcement activities in fiscal year 2025-2026. The measure directs funding toward local law enforcement officer positions for border drug interdiction, as well as grants to cities, towns, and counties for costs related to prosecuting, detaining, and equipping efforts against drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration, and other border-related crimes. By dedicating resources to existing law enforcement functions rather than creating new regulatory programs, the bill strengthens border security through targeted support for local agencies.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2625
House 2025
1xHB 2625House 20251x
Improving Government Procurement Transparency and Fairness by Formalizing Bidder Question-Answer Procedures.
With GOP
This bill requires the state procurement director to provide a formal question-and-answer period for competitive sealed bids and to distribute all written questions and responses to all bidders and interested parties. The measure ensures that clarifications provided during site visits or pre-bid conferences are shared equally, preventing selective access to information that could advantage certain bidders. By standardizing how procurement information is disclosed, the bill reduces opportunities for favoritism and backroom influence in state contracting.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2632
House 2025
2xHB 2632House 20252x
Combating Government Overreach by Requiring Legislative Ratification of Costly Agency Rules.
With GOP
This bill requires that any proposed agency rule estimated to increase regulatory costs in the state by more than $500,000 over five years must be ratified by the legislature before going into effect. For rules estimated to cost more than $100,000, the bill mandates review by the state's Office of Economic Opportunity. Rules above the higher threshold are void and unenforceable unless the legislature approves them. The bill also empowers the legislature to eliminate existing administrative rules that impose over $1,000,000 in annual costs and allows businesses or citizens to request impact assessments of rules via the Office of Economic Opportunity.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #3 – Cut Costly and Burdensome Regulations: Republicans will reinstate President Trump's Deregulation Policies, which saved Americans $11,000 per household, and end Democrats’ regulatory onslaught that disproportionately harms low- and middle-income households.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2670
House 2025
1xHB 2670House 20251x
Requiring Accurate Fetal-Development Instruction in School Health Curricula.
With GOP
This bill requires the State Board of Education to include instruction on fetal development in health education courses for students in grades seven and eight, with optional age-appropriate instruction in other grades. The measure specifies that instruction include information on human reproduction, pregnancy, infertility, and the growth and development of an unborn child during each trimester, while requiring parental notice and allowing parents to opt their child out. By ensuring factual, age-appropriate information is presented with full parental awareness and choice, the bill promotes transparency in curriculum without mandating student participation.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #6 – Knowledge and Skills, Not CRT and Gender Indoctrination: Republicans will ensure children are taught fundamentals like Reading, History, Science, and Math, not Leftwing propaganda. We will defund schools that engage in inappropriate political indoctrination of our children using Federal Taxpayer Dollars.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2704
House 2025
3xHB 2704House 20253x
Exploding Spending by Providing $500 Million for Repairs and Renovations for the Diamondbacks.
Against GOP
This bill provides up to $500 million (with the maximum amount increased by 3% annually) to the Maricopa County Stadium District for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to Chase Field in Phoenix, where the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball play. The bill directs 82% of income taxes from professional baseball players to be used for this purpose, as well as the transaction privilege taxes for sales at the stadium and adjacent buildings. The bill provides a long-term, preferential financial benefit to a politically favored project and shifts risk from private interests to taxpayers.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 2774
House 2025
2xHB 2774House 20252x
Streamlining Energy Development by Reducing Regulatory Barriers for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors.
With GOP
This bill allows utilities to construct small modular nuclear reactors that are co-located with large industrial energy users without obtaining a new certificate of environmental compatibility and limits local zoning restrictions in certain counties. The measure establishes clear conditions under which these reactors may be sited, directs the Corporation Commission to adopt implementing rules, and maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By reducing duplicative regulatory hurdles, the bill encourages private investment in reliable energy infrastructure without expanding government control or subsidies.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation, and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Under President Trump, the U.S. became the Number One Producer of Oil and Natural Gas in the World – and we will soon be again by lifting restrictions on American Energy Production and terminating the Socialist Green New Deal. Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2808
House 2025
1xHB 2808House 20251x
Safeguarding Doctors from Weaponized Medical Board Disciplinary Decisions.
With GOP
Prohibiting the Arizona Medical Board from requiring or taking disciplinary action against a physician solely for providing or recommending medical treatment (including off-label use of medications, certain procedures, or alternative therapies) unless the Board can demonstrate a compelling state interest and the action is narrowly tailored. The Board cannot discipline physicians for treatments based on political, ideological, or non-medical reasons, or for expressing professional opinions in good faith.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2855
House 2025
2xHB 2855House 20252x
Strengthening Public Safety by Declaring Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations.
With GOP
This bill declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations under Arizona law and directs the Department of Homeland Security to use all existing authority to address the threat they pose to public safety, health, and welfare. The measure defines drug cartels based on their involvement in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, and acts of terrorism, while clarifying that the declaration does not alter federal asylum law. By formally recognizing the nature of cartel activity operating across Arizona's border, the bill reinforces the state's ability to respond to organized criminal threats without creating new regulatory programs.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2868
House 2025
1xHB 2868House 20251x
Protecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting Government-Funded DEI Programs and Preferential Treatment in Public Institutions.
With GOP
This bill prohibits state agencies, cities, counties, public universities, and community colleges from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, requiring DEI statements, mandating DEI training, or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The measure applies these restrictions across multiple levels of government while preserving compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and allowing neutral academic instruction and lawful data collection. By preventing government entities from adopting policies that mandate ideological conformity or unequal treatment, the bill reinforces equal protection and limits the use of public power to advance divisive frameworks.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2871
House 2025
3xHB 2871House 20253x
Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Providing $5 Million for State-Backed Experimental Treatment Research.
Against GOP
This bill appropriates $5 million from the state general fund to the Department of Health Services to award a grant for a certified clinical research study on the use of ibogaine to treat neurological diseases, including traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The measure directs funding to a limited pool of qualifying entities and requires a $5 million private match, while exempting the appropriation from standard lapse requirements. The bill commits taxpayer dollars to a specific experimental treatment and research project rather than allowing private or philanthropic funding to lead such efforts.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 2880
House 2025
3xHB 2880House 20253x
Promoting Law and Order and Campus Safety by Prohibiting Unauthorized Encampments on College and University Property.
With GOP
This bill prohibits individuals from establishing or occupying encampments on the campuses of public universities and community colleges and requires school administrators to remove unlawful encampments and pursue enforcement when individuals refuse to comply. The measure also clarifies that encampments are not protected expressive activity and holds individuals financially responsible for damage and cleanup costs associated with unlawful occupation of campus property. The bill ensures that public property is not commandeered or damaged under the guise of expression and that institutions can maintain order without expanding government control over lawful speech.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #5 – Make Colleges and Universities Sane and Affordable: Republicans will fire Radical Left accreditors, drive down Tuition costs, restore Due Process protections, and pursue Civil Rights cases against Schools that discriminate.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 2920
House 2025
1xHB 2920House 20251x
Increasing Transparency in School Property Taxes by Requiring Clear Disclosure of State and Local Tax Rates.
With GOP
This bill requires county treasurers to clearly display, on each property tax bill and statement, both the state-determined qualifying tax rate for a school district and the higher tax rate actually set and levied by the school district. The measure standardizes the language used to present this information so taxpayers can easily distinguish between the minimum rate established by state law and the rate chosen by local school officials. By clearly separating state requirements from local decisions, the bill ensures property owners are better informed about who is responsible for higher school tax burdens.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HCR 2025
House 2025
1xHCR 2025House 20251x
Protecting the State's Ballot Initiative Process from Abuse by Raising the Threshold for Approval.
With GOP
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require initiatives that amend the Arizona Constitution, with limited exceptions, to be approved by at least sixty percent of the votes cast rather than a simple majority. The measure preserves the initiative process while distinguishing between statutory changes and permanent constitutional alterations that are difficult to reverse once adopted.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HCR 2037
House 2025
1xHCR 2037House 20251x
Returning Second Amendment Rights to Arizonans by Legalizing Automatic Firearms and Suppressors.
With GOP
This resolution invokes the legislature's referendum power to place a measure directly before voters at the next general election.The measure, the "Shall Not Be Infringed Act," eliminates firearm suppressors, automatic firearms, and short-barrel rifles and shotguns from the list of "prohibited weapons" under Arizona statute. The measure removes state-level restrictions that go beyond federal standards and clarifies that firearms and devices lawfully possessed, manufactured, or transferred under federal law are not prohibited under state law.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1001
House 2025
1xSB 1001House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Increasing Early-Ballot Verification and Tabulation Standards.
With GOP
This bill requires voters to present valid identification when dropping off early ballots after 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day. The measure tightens rules governing late early ballot returns, clarifies who may handle and deliver ballots during this period, and strengthens chain-of-custody and verification procedures for ballots returned close to election day. The bill addresses heightened risk during the final days of voting by ensuring late ballots are returned by authorized individuals under clear, enforceable standards.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1002
House 2025
1xSB 1002House 20251x
Requiring Parental Consent for Schools to Use a Student's "Preferred Pronoun" that is Inconsistent with their Biological Sex.
With GOP
This bill prohibits public school and charter school employees from addressing or referring to a minor student by a name or pronoun that does not align with the student's biological sex unless the school receives written parental permission. The measure also protects school employees and contractors from being compelled to use pronouns that conflict with their sincerely held religious or moral convictions and requires schools to adopt policies implementing these protections. By reinforcing parental involvement and preventing compelled speech, the bill limits institutional overreach into family decisions and personal conscience.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1003
House 2025
2xSB 1003House 20252x
Preserving Student Safety and Privacy While Requiring Reasonable Accommodations in Public Schools.
With GOP
This bill requires public K-12 schools to designate multi-occupancy restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and changing facilities based on a person's biological sex at birth, as listed on their birth certificate. It prohibits students from using facilities designated for the opposite biological sex, with exceptions only for maintenance, emergencies, or authorized personnel. It also mandates that schools provide reasonable accommodations (e.g., access to a single-occupancy restroom, private changing area, or staff-supervised space) upon written request from any student, parent, or employee who is unwilling or unable to use a multi-occupancy facility for any reason.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1019
House 2025
3xSB 1019House 20253x
Combatting "Taxation through Citation" by Prohibiting Photo-Enforcement Systems.
With GOP
This bill repeals existing statutes authorizing photo enforcement systems and prohibits state and local governments from using cameras or automated systems to identify traffic violations, including speeding and failure to obey traffic control devices. The measure restores traffic enforcement authority exclusively to sworn law enforcement officers and eliminates the use of private, for-profit vendors in issuing citations. By removing automated enforcement schemes, the bill prevents revenue-driven policing practices and protects due process and accountability in traffic enforcement.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Our Commitment: Republicans will offer a clear, precise, and USA oriented plan to stop the Radical Left Democrats’ Weaponization of Government and its Assault on American Liberty. We will restore Government of, by, and for the People, ensuring Accountability, protecting Individual Liberties, and fixing our once very corrupt Elections. We commit to upholding the Constitution of the United States, appointing judges who respect the rule of law, and defending the Rights of all Americans to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1036
House 2025
1xSB 1036House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Prohibiting Public Resources from Being Used to Influence Elections.
With GOP
This bill strengthens prohibitions on the use of public resources by cities, counties, school districts, charter schools, special taxing districts, and state agencies to influence the outcome of elections. The measure expands the definition of "influencing the outcomes of elections" to include presenting, in any manner that is not impartial or neutral, information related to an election or the subject of an election contemplated within a jurisdiction, in addition to traditional advocacy for or against candidates or ballot measures. By clarifying and broadening what constitutes improper electioneering, the bill reinforces clear boundaries between government operations and political advocacy and protects taxpayers from having public resources used to shape electoral outcomes.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1064
House 2025
1xSB 1064House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity Through Enhanced Voting-Equipment Security and Chain-of-Custody Protections.
With GOP
This bill requires that voting and tabulation equipment used at polling places, voting centers, and counting centers have no internet connectivity and prohibits any remote access to election data or results. The measure establishes detailed chain of custody requirements, mandates tamper-proof seals and logging of access, requires nonstop video recording at counting centers, and creates penalties for violations. By setting clear, uniform security standards, the bill reduces the risk of improper access and increases transparency in how ballots are handled and counted.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1071
House 2025
1xSB 1071House 20251x
Strengthening Accountability in Government Welfare Programs Through Improved Eligibility Verification.
With GOP
This bill expands the verification requirements for eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and related public welfare programs. It requires the Arizona Department of Economic Security to regularly cross-check SNAP recipients against data such as lottery or gambling winnings, corrections records, employment, income, and out-of-state benefit card use. It also mandates public reporting of aggregate data on investigations, improper payments, fraud referrals, recovered funds, and amounts spent on out-of-state transactions. By ensuring benefits are limited to eligible recipients and misuse is identified and addressed, the bill protects limited public resources and reinforces program integrity.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1082
House 2025
1xSB 1082House 20251x
Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Foreign Adversary Nations and Agents from Acquiring Arizona Real Property.
With GOP
This bill prohibits foreign adversary nations and their agents from purchasing, owning, or acquiring a substantial interest in real property in Arizona, while providing narrowly tailored exceptions for temporary ownership through inheritance or debt collection with mandatory divestment. The measure assigns enforcement to the Attorney General, requires referrals to appropriate federal authorities when warranted, and includes safeguards to ensure enforcement is not based on race or national origin. By preventing hostile foreign governments, particularly China, and their controlled entities from acquiring strategic land assets, the bill protects critical infrastructure, agricultural resources, and national security interests without imposing broad restrictions on lawful private ownership.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1098
House 2025
1xSB 1098House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring ID for Early Ballot Drop-offs and Increasing Ballot Security.
With GOP
This bill requires voters who deliver voted early ballots at polling places, voting centers, or emergency voting centers to present identification and attest to their eligibility to return the ballot. The measure also clarifies identification standards for voters and establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations of the ballot delivery requirements. By ensuring accountability in the early ballot return process, the bill reinforces confidence that ballots are handled lawfully and by authorized individuals.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1123
House 2025
1xSB 1123House 20251x
Safeguarding Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots to Meet Strict Security Standards.
With GOP
This bill requires that ballot paper vendors meet recognized international certification standards and incorporate multiple anti-fraud security features directly into paper ballots. The measure specifies a menu of advanced safeguards, such as controlled watermarks, holographic elements, secure inks, and tracking features, to deter counterfeiting and ballot tampering. By establishing clear, uniform standards for ballot security, the bill enhances confidence in the integrity of paper ballots without expanding government oversight of voters.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 1124
House 2025
2xSB 1124House 20252x
Expanding Access to Healthcare by Allowing Certain Dental Assistants to Perform Limited Preventive Procedures.
With GOP
This law creates a new license classification - "oral preventive assistant" - to allow dental assistants who complete a board-approved training course and meet certain qualification requirements to perform limited dental hygiene tasks. This includes coronal scaling (removal of plaque, calculus, and stains) on periodontally healthy patients or those with mild localized gingivitis, under specified supervision. The law prohibits more advanced or invasive procedures, and requires that patients be informed when care is provided by an assistant rather than a licensed dentist or hygienist. This bill reduces unnecessary licensure barriers, allows providers to practice at the top of their training, and improves access to preventive care without expanding state bureaucracy.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
Loading more bills…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Walt Blackman's voting record?
Rep. Walt Blackman (R-AZ-7) is tracked on the National GOP Platform legislative scorecard. Highest category scores: Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%), Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (100%), and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (100%). Walt Blackman represents the 7th District in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Where does Walt Blackman serve?
Rep. Walt Blackman (R-AZ-7) represents the 7th District in the Arizona House of Representatives as a Republican.
What issue categories does Walt Blackman score highest and lowest on?
Walt Blackman's strongest categories on the National GOP Platform scorecard are Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (100%) and Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (100%). The lowest-scoring categories are Chapter 1: Defeat Inflation And Quickly Bring Down All Prices. (33%) and Chapter 4: Bring Back The American Dream And Make It Affordable Again. (75%).