Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Arizona House organizes 57th Legislature; Steve B. Montenegro elected speaker, chamber adopts temporary rules and staff
Summary
On opening day of the 57th Legislature, the Arizona House of Representatives elected Steve B. Montenegro as speaker, adopted temporary rules and personnel, and approved a credentials report certifying members elected Nov. 5, 2024.
The Arizona House of Representatives organized the 57th Legislature on opening day, electing Steve B. Montenegro as speaker and approving a series of organizational measures including temporary staffing, committee appointments and a set of temporary rules.
The actions set the chamber’s immediate structure and signaled priorities for the new legislative session. Chief Justice Timmer administered the oath of office to members after the credentials committee presented a certification from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes that the listed persons were duly elected on Nov. 5, 2024.
Majority Leader Michael Carbone moved the formation of a five-member credentials committee and named Michael Carbone, Neil Carter, Oscar De Los Santos, Nancy Gutierrez and Julie Willoughby to the panel; that motion was approved by voice vote. The committee presented…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
