T.J. Shope, Arizona Senate District 16: Voting Record

Where they sit

Every current senator, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.

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T.J. Shope's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 1 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work

Arizona Senate59thpercentile

More conservative than 58% of the Arizona Senate.

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13th most conservative of 30

On the November 3 ballot

Running for Arizona Senate District 16.

Also on the ballot: Elaine Aldrete (Democratic)

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The scores

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Votes with the Senate President

92%

Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is T.J. Shope.

On 1,114 contested votes where both voted94% on all 1,543 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

99%

Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is T.J. Shope.

On 870 party-line votesPartisan rank: 1 of 30 in the Senate (tied with 9 others)No one in the Senate votes with their party more often

Bills

The bills T.J. Shope sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: T.J. Shope
	Bills
Sponsored	74
Passed both chambers	20
Became law	17
Vetoed by the Governor	3

Rank by bills passed: Rank 10 of 30 in the Senate · 10 of 17 Republicans

A bill's sponsor is its prime sponsor, the first name on it; co-sponsors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

Bills that passed both chambers: T.J. Shope
Bill	Result	Final action
SB 1713 AHCCCS; procurement; contracting	Became law	June 22, 2026
SB 1189 campaign spending; personal security	Became law	June 22, 2026
SB 1188 approved medications; scheduling; prescription authority	Became law	June 22, 2026
SB 1613 reviser's technical corrections; 2026	Became law	June 19, 2026
SB 1448 aggravated assault; utility workers	Became law	June 19, 2026
SB 1446 social workers; documentation; dialysis centers	Became law	June 19, 2026
SB 1202 supply and demand; assessment; groundwater.	Vetoed	June 19, 2026
SB 1186 document retention; proposals; donations	Vetoed	June 19, 2026
SB 1611 physical availability exemption credit; groundwater	Became law	June 30, 2025
SB 1555 psilocybin services; regulation; licensure	Became law	June 27, 2025
SB 1075 audiologists; speech-language pathologists; compact	Became law	May 13, 2025
SB 1074 railroad grade crossing; on-track equipment	Became law	May 13, 2025
SB 1346 physical therapists; disability placards	Became law	May 12, 2025
SB 1615 student athletes; employment status; restrictions	Became law	May 7, 2025
SB 1395 international medical graduates; requirements	Became law	May 7, 2025
SB 1612 document retention; proposals; donations	Vetoed	May 2, 2025
SB 1467 liquor; consumption; watercraft	Became law	May 2, 2025
SB 1730 underground storage tanks; reimbursement	Became law	April 18, 2025
SB 1344 newborn screening program	Became law	April 18, 2025
SB 1124 dental board; oral preventive assistants	Became law	March 31, 2025

Budget projects

Arizona's budget bills don't say which legislator asked for an item, so there's no budget figure for Arizona legislators.

Contested votes where they split

85 against the Senate President; 8 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: T.J. Shope
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Senate President	Most of their party
June 12, 2026	HB 2800: ignition interlock devices; violation; classification Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
June 12, 2026	HB 2398: watercraft; insurance requirements; penalties Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 12, 2026	HB 2142: ADE; school safety; center; programs Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	SB 1235: EMS reciprocity; compact. Final Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	HB 2265: courts; fees; assessments Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	HB 4010: genetic counselors; board; licensure Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	HB 2502: ASRS; retirement; elected officials Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	HB 2950: tourism improvement areas; municipalities; counties Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 9, 2026	HB 2601: Interstate 11; environmental; engineering; study Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
April 16, 2026	HB 2423: advanced mathematics courses; student enrollment Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 16, 2026	HB 2923: court-ordered treatment; judicial review Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 19, 2026	SB 1798: school safety; identification system; appropriation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 19, 2026	SB 1461: allied health care workforce; appropriation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 18, 2026	SB 1054: municipal; county; measures; standing Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2026	SCR 1022: legislature; ninety house districts Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 10, 2026	SB 1134: political signs; dates Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2026	SB 1517: appropriation; barbering and cosmetology board Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2026	SB 1564: electronic monitoring; long-term care Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2026	SB 1563: barbering and cosmetology board; continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2026	SB 1598: appropriation; schools; community gardens Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1561: assisted living; notice; study committee Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1537: peace officer fund; commission; repeal Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1372: medicaid; dental benefit study committee Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1235: EMS reciprocity; compact. Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1081: DCS cases; attorney appearances Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1136: workers' compensation; death benefits; remarriage Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1110: home confinement; eligibility; electronic monitoring. Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 3, 2026	SB 1005: cosmetics sales; animal testing; prohibitions Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 2, 2026	SB 1179: group home monitoring program; continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 2, 2026	SB 1116: AHCCCS; claims review; behavioral health Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 2, 2026	SB 1671: gaming; racing; boxing; conflict-of-interest continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 16, 2026	HB 2190: physician assistants; licensure compact Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 20, 2025	HB 2313: behavioral health examiners board; continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 19, 2025	SB 1247: Arizona teachers academy; community colleges Final Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
June 18, 2025	Nominations: Felipe Jose Garcia, Arizona Board of Regents Confirmation	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	SB 1711: AHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee Final Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 6, 2025	HB 2080: public retirement systems; administration Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 29, 2025	HB 2380: rare disease advisory council Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 29, 2025	HB 2332: postpartum depression; treatment; insurers Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 15, 2025	SB 1035: postconviction relief proceedings; hourly rate Final Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
April 15, 2025	SB 1543: homestead exemption; equity increase Final Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2025	SB 1350: defensive driving schools; fees. Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2025	SB 1198: animal cruelty; classification Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2025	SB 1157: workers' compensation; death benefits; remarriage Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2025	SB 1156: death benefits; burial costs Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 17, 2025	SB 1032: veterinarians; malpractice; unprofessional conduct Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 17, 2025	SB 1030: veterinarian malpractice actions; damages Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1613: ALTCS; rate increases; appropriations Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SCR 1003: compensation; elective state officers; inflation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1671: traditional healing services; AHCCCS Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 13, 2025	SB 1575: appropriation; Sage memorial hospital; dialysis Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1446: appropriations; anesthesia; rotations Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1356: group home monitoring program Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1305: temporary assistance; child only case Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1292: noncertificated school personnel; disciplinary action Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1713: marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 13, 2025	SB 1357: department of housing; continuation. Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 13, 2025	SB 1290: brass knuckles; purchase; possession; minors Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Nay (split)
March 10, 2025	SB 1701: continuation; state fair board Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 10, 2025	SB 1590: mental health; autism; insurance coverage Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 10, 2025	SB 1526: small school adjustments; district eligibility Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 10, 2025	SB 1347: AHCCCS; comprehensive dental care Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 6, 2025	SB 1656: massage therapy; continuation; study committee Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 5, 2025	SB 1075: audiologists; speech-language pathologists; compact Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 4, 2025	SB 1474: ASRS retirement; legislators; other employment Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
March 4, 2025	SB 1405: mental health transition program; extension Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1264: technical correction; game and fish Third Reading	Nay	Nay	Yea (split)
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1711: AHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1620: appropriation; public safety training simulators Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1461: law enforcement officers; probation; termination Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1383: schools; health services; disclosures Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1312: coordinated reentry; grants; appropriation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1303: extended foster care service model Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1242: board of executive clemency; continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1211: G&F; publications revolving fund Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1210: appropriation; dementia awareness Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1207: AHCCCS; speech therapy; cochlear implants Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1161: sheriffs; constables; service; mileage; fees Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1159: employment practices; wage claims Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1155: income tax; subtraction; uniformed services Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1144: jail facilities excise tax; extension Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 27, 2025	SB 1130: appropriation; older individuals; blind Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 12, 2025	SB 1107: motorcycle safety fund continuation Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 12, 2025	SB 1076: newborn screening; Duchenne muscular dystrophy Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 12, 2025	SB 1074: railroad grade crossing; on-track equipment Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Feb. 12, 2025	SB 1033: animal seizure; bond amount Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea

Every roll call

How T.J. Shope voted on each of the 1,604 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: T.J. Shope
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Senate President	Yeas–nays
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.

Contact, committees and caucuses

Contact

Official page: www.azleg.gov
Email: tshope@azleg.gov
Capitol office: Room 212, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-926-3012

Committees

Natural Resources Chair
Department of Economic Security Block Grants Legislative Co-chair
Director Nominations Vice chair
Health and Human Services Vice chair
Legislative Council
Legislative Water
Public Safety
Rules

Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Arizona Legislature, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.