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Warren Petersen

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Warren Petersen
President of the Arizona Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byKaren Fann
Member of the Arizona Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byEddie Farnsworth
Constituency12th district (2021–2023)
14th district (2023–present)
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byAndy Biggs
Succeeded byEddie Farnsworth
Constituency12th district
Majority Leader of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office
January 14, 2019 – January 11, 2021
Preceded bySteve Montenegro
Succeeded byBen Toma
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
January 14, 2019 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byEddie Farnsworth
Succeeded byJake Hoffman
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byJerry Weiers
Succeeded byTravis Grantham
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDenisse Benitez
EducationArizona State University, Tempe (BA, JD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Warren Petersen[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 14 from January 9, 2023. He serves as President of the Arizona Senate. He formerly was a State Representative, also representing District 12.[2] He was elected by his peers to serve as Majority Leader from 2018–2019.[3]

Elections

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In 2012, Arizona redistricted and Legislative District 12 was drawn to cover Gilbert and Queen Creek. Steve Urie decided to leave the legislature, leaving an open seat in the House. Petersen ran in the three-way August 28, 2012, Republican primary. Incumbent Representative Eddie Farnsworth placed first, Petersen placed second with 12,500 votes, and former state Senator Larry Chesley placed third with 8,688 votes.[4] Farnsworth and Petersen were unopposed in the November 6, 2012, general election, with Farnsworth placing first and Petersen taking second with 52,590 votes.[5]

In 2014, Petersen and Farnsworth were unopposed in the primary, with Petersen placing first with 16,442 votes and Farnsworth placing second with 15,351 votes. In November, there was a three-way general election with Petersen taking first with 34,784 votes, Farnsworth taking second with 32,843 and Rothans receiving 18,446 votes for third place.

In 2016, Andy Biggs left the Arizona Senate to run for Congress in CD5. Petersen ran to replace Biggs in the State Senate. Petersen won the General Election 69,356 votes to Elizabeth Brown's 37,178 votes.

In 2024, Steve Twist and Seth Leibsohn published an article encouraging Petersen to run for Attorney General. [6]

In 2024, Petersen expressed interest in running in the 2026 Arizona Attorney General election.[7]

Arizona Audit

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While serving as Judiciary Chairman, Petersen issued subpoenas for the Senate audit of the 2020 election. Auditors sought to conceal records to hide the origin of the audit.[8][9]

Key Legislation signed into Law

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In 2013 Petersen sponsored HB2608 which eliminated pensions for politician. [10]

In 2015 Petersen worked with Governor Ducey to sponsor HB2212 which eliminated a state agency. [11]

In 2015 Petersen introduced a srike everything amendment to SB 1241 which banned municipalities within Arizona to require businesses to report energy usage or regulate auxiliary containers[12] known as the plastic bag ban preemption which ensures businesses do not have to deal with inconsistent regulations across the state.[13]

In 2016 Petersen introduced HB2114 which protected the right to be an independent contractor. [14]

In 2017 Petersen worked with the Attorney General to introduce SB1350 to fight terrorism in Arizona. [15]

In 2018 Petersen introduced SB1273 which provides an additional avenue for a person to petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (Council) to review an existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory licensing requirement not specifically authorized by law based on outlined requirements. Establishes opportunities for parties in adjudicative cases to participate in a settlement or mediation and seek disposition. [16]

In 2019 Petersen introduced HB2042 which imposed a 7 year statute of limitations for an audit on income tax. Prior to Petersen's legislation there was no statute of limitations to protect the taxpayer. [17]

In 2019 Petersen also worked with the governor to pass HB2569 making Arizona the first state to offer Universal licensing. The legislation allows workers from any state to come to Arizona and get an occupational license as long as they were licensed in the state they came from. [18]

In 2022 Petersen introduced SB1138 which made it illegal to perform a sex change on a minor. [19]

In 2023 Petersen introduced SB1131 which eliminated the tenant paid rental tax in the state. [20]

Key Litigation

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Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1841 and pursuant to Arizona State Senate Rule 2(N), the President of the Arizona Senate plays a critical role in upholding Arizona laws and maintaining the separation of powers between branches of government.

Some of the notable litigation involvement by Petersen as President of the Arizona Senate include:

President Petersen is the lead party in defending Arizona’s “Save Women’s Sports Act” — which bans biological males from competing in women's and girls' athletic events in Arizona public schools — after Attorney General Mayes refused to defend the law in court.[21]

Defending Arizona election laws requiring (1) proof of citizenship and proof of residence in the state when registering to vote and (2) county recorders to provide notice to registrants who have not provided documentary proof of citizenship. On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that new voters who are registering with a state form must provide proof of citizenship in order to cast a ballot.[22]

Filing amicus briefs at the US Supreme Court opposing the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, which effectively held that the Eighth Amendment prohibits governments from disbanding homelessness encampments. On June 28, 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the position advocated by Petersen and held that the enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.[23]

Defeating Governor Katie Hobbs in court after she attempted to bypass Senate confirmation by leaving agency directorships vacant and refusing to nominate individuals unless the Senate changed its internal procedures. Petersen won the lawsuit on August 12, 2024 after Governor Hobbs admitted that she violated state law by refusing to nominate directors.[24]

Suing President Biden to stop his designation of nearly 1 million acres as a national monument in northern Arizona— which had the effect of halting all mining, ranching, and other local uses of the land.[25]

Challenging Biden's executive order forcing federal contractors and their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or risk losing their job. The case concluded on December 28, 2023 in victory for President Petersen and the Arizona Senate, after the Ninth Circuit vacated its ruling upholding the vaccine mandate.[26]

Joining with 25 states in asking the US Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court ruling barring President Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot. The US Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Colorado Supreme Court, vindicating the position taken by Petersen.[27]

Joining with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a Biden Administration rule that creates unattainable environmental PM 2.5 standards in Arizona.[28]

Joining with the Arizona Truckers Association in lawsuits challenging two new rules issued by the EPA under the Biden Administration that would require, by 2032, nearly 70% of all new vehicles and 25% of all new semi trucks sold in the United States to be electric.[29]

Defeating a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Mayes in which she asserted control over Arizona’s budget process. The court also awarded the Legislature over $40,000 in attorneys fees against Attorney General Mayes.[30]



References

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  1. ^ "Warren Petersen's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "Warren Petersen". Phoenix, Arizona. Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  3. ^ Services, Howard Fischer, Capitol Media (2018-11-07). "House Republicans choose Rep. Bowers to lead them". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved 2019-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9 & 10. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  5. ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 11. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  6. ^ https://azfreenews.com/2024/12/senate-president-warren-petersen-is-the-right-choice-for-attorney-general-in-2026/
  7. ^ Roberts, Laurie (November 19, 2024). "Republican goal for 2026 election: Kari Lake types need not apply | Opinion". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 20, 2024. Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, confirmed he's considering a run against Attorney General Kris Mayes
  8. ^ "Arizona Supreme Court: Senate can keep audit records secret". azfamily.com. The Associated Press. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Arizona election review again ruled public". Arkansas Online. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/32120?SessionId=110
  11. ^ https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2015/09/02/arizona-weights-and-measures-department-folding-duties-moving/#:~:text=doors%20next%20year.-,Gov.,agency's%20functions%20will%20continue%20elsewhere.
  12. ^ "SB 1241 | League of Arizona Cities and Towns, AZ". www.azleague.org. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Plastic bags Plastic bag preemption enacted".
  14. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/67201?SessionId=115
  15. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/69174
  16. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70387
  17. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71065?Sessionid=121
  18. ^ https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona/2021/12/27/universal-licensing-what-you-need-know/8810038002/
  19. ^ https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/76466
  20. ^ https://www.azfamily.com/2023/08/02/hobbs-signs-into-law-gop-rental-tax-ban-getting-prop-400-ballot/
  21. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/republican-led-arizona-legislature-calls-on-scotus-to-protect-women-girls-from-biological-males-int
  22. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/u-s-supreme-court-affirms-voters-must-provide-proof-of-citizenshipin-arizona-before-casting-a-ballo
  23. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/u-s-supreme-court-agrees-with-republican-led-arizona-state-legislature-in-legal-battle-to-address-c
  24. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/katie-hobbs-admits-to-violating-state-law-by-circumventing-senate-confirmation-process-agrees-to-no
  25. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/president-petersen-leads-coalition-in-legal-battle-against-joe-biden-s-unlawful-dictator-style-land
  26. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/president-warren-petersen-fights-back-against-the-biden-administration-s-illegal-vaccine-mandates
  27. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/_files/ugd/2f3470_da1a163c814b4384aeb8ddab848f6f55.pdf
  28. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/president-petersen-sues-biden-administration-s-epa-to-protect-arizona-s-citizens-and-economy-from-da
  29. ^ https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/senate-president-petersen-sues-biden-administration-s-epa-california-over-costly-economically-dama
  30. ^ https://x.com/AZSenateGOP/status/1806747388209717751
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