State Senator J.D. Mesnard Archives

Mesnard Pushes Plan to Expand State House by 30 Seats

March 18, 2026 4:24 pmApril 3, 2026 3:56 pm

Arizona’s LD-13 Republican Senator J.D. Mesnard is proposing to expand the Arizona House from 60 to 90 members, claiming that his idea is about enhancing representation at the state’s local level. Under his proposed Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR1022, Arizona would...

Mesnard, Olson Tax Bills to Test Hobbs’ 2026 Veto

January 16, 2026 8:18 amJanuary 28, 2026 2:12 pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Within hours of passage, Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill. It looks like we are poised for another year of record vetoes! Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) issued a statement: “Arizonans of all backgrounds are being denied meaningful economic relief...

Mesnard Teaching Free AZ Constitution Course

October 1, 2023 8:19 amOctober 1, 2023 8:21 am

For people of a certain age — you out there Gen X? — a full day of school on a Saturday probably conjures images of The Breakfast Club. But for at least one senator in Arizona, it’s more about the...