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Lela Alston
AZ Senate District 5
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 33Civil Rights & Liberties 18Education 17Labor & Employment 17Criminal Justice & Policing 16Housing 15Healthcare 12Social Services & Welfare 12Environment & Energy 11Economy & Taxes 10Immigration 5Abortion & Reproductive Rights 4Elections & Voting 4Agriculture 3Gun Policy 3Other 3Technology & Privacy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Senate District 5 current
Arizona |
Democratic | Jan 9, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (800 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2796 — AHCCCS; enrollment verification; presumptive eligibility | Nay | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1083 — homeowner's associations; address lights | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1029 — candidate committees; posthumous closure | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1198 — Arizona beef council; continuation | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1020 — special plate; Arizona space commission | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1259 — campaigns; protected residential addresses | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1032 — appropriation; independent correctional oversight office | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1107 — peace officer certification; alternative pathway | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1252 — uniform assignment; benefit of creditors | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1020 — special plate; Arizona space commission | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1333 — SNAP; error rate; forensic audit. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1331 — SNAP; mandatory employment and training.. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1334 — SNAP; work requirement waivers; exemptions. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1002 — SNAP; TANF; public welfare; verification | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2785 — conformity; internal revenue code; deductions | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1368 — SNAP; allowed purchases; waiver. | Nay | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1125 — DCS; memorandum of understanding; tribes | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1145 — behavior analysts; committee; regulatory authority | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1051 — hospitals; patient immigration status; reporting | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2792 — property tax; exemption; veterans | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1316 — Arizona rural health transformation fund | Nay | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1123 — medical examiners; authorized persons | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2022 — elections; July primary; curing; observers | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1036 — attorney general; public statements; disapproval | Nay | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1106 — internal revenue code; conformity; deductions | Nay | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (21 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1605
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appropriation; area agencies on aging
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SB 1602
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kinship foster care stipend; increase
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SB 1591
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housing trust fund; appropriation
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SR 1001
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lung cancer awareness month
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SB 1599
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textbooks; adverse representation; prohibition
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SB 1589
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school personnel; reporting; drug offenses
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SCR 1037
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world hearing day
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SB 1592
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noncertificated school employees; due process
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SB 1603
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temporary assistance; child only case
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SB 1596
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appropriation; homeless shelter services fund
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