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RState Representative · District 4
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Arizona House District 4
Matt Gress is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 4, according to the Arizona Legislature's member page.[1]
According to the 2024 candidate-submitted voter guide, Gress grew up in small-town Oklahoma, was raised by a single mother, and was the first in the family to earn a college degree.[2] The profile says Gress taught high school English, served on the Madison Elementary School District Governing Board from 2017 to 2021, and was the state's chief budget director before joining the Arizona House.[2]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-19.
Matt Gress is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arizona House District 4 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Most contested
legislative district committee; county committee
States a chairman of a legislative district committee is a nonvoting member of the county committee unless the chairman resides in that county.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 31–28 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally requires all voters to show valid government issued proof of identity before casting a ballot and requires all voters to be provided with the option to tabulate their ballot onsite.
Feb 9, 2026 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
technical correction; informed consent
Allows parties in the Arizona Court of Appeals to seek a rehearing en banc under specific conditions, requiring a petition citing conflicting case law and approval by a majority of active appellate judges.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
internal revenue code; conformity; deductions
Retroactive to January 1, 2025, conforms Arizona tax statutes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (U.S. IRC) as of January 1, 2026, to reflect changes adopted by the U.S. Congress during 2025. Establishes individual income tax subtractions, modifies individual income tax deductions and increases the Dependent Tax Credit. Declares the state's election to participate in the federal tax credit for individuals who make qualified contributions to school granting organizations (SGOs) and outlines SGO certification and administration requirements.
Jan 15, 2026 · Passed 31–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Decreases the individual income tax rate, the estates and trusts income tax rate, the Arizona small business income tax rate, the state transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate and the qualifying tax rate (QTR).
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 31–28 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
emergency use products; employers; prohibition
Prohibits an employer, government entity or healthcare entity from requiring the administration of an emergency use product.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
emergency use products; employers; prohibition
Prohibits an employer, government entity or healthcare entity from requiring the administration of an emergency use product.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
school immunizations; exemption; adult students
Requires a higher education institution that requires students to submit documentary proof of immunization to exempt any student who is at least 18 years old from the requirement if the student submits a statement that the student understands the risks of nonimmunization and does not consent to the immunizations due to personal beliefs or an outlined written certification that states that one or more of the required immunizations may be detrimental to the student's health.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
SNAP; prohibited purchases; waiver
Requires the Director of the Department of Economic Security (Director) to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exclude soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and, if the waiver is granted, to prohibit SNAP enrollees from purchasing soda with SNAP benefits.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
technical correction; assured water supply
Allows the Cochise County Board of Supervisors (BOS), by July 2, 2026, to vote to place a question on the 2026 general election ballot for the residents of Cochise County that reside within the Willcox Groundwater Basin on whether to establish a domestic water improvement district.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 31–28 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
utility; resource plan; commission review
Requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to require an electric public service corporation in Arizona to prepare and submit an outlined integrated resource plan to the ACC for review and approval at least once every three years.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 31–28 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
natural resources; federal law; requirements
Prohibits the state, any agency or political subdivision of the state and any employee, agency or political subdivision of the state acting in the employee's official capacity from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with outlined federal actions and programs.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
school immunizations; exemption; adult students
Requires a higher education institution that requires students to submit documentary proof of immunization to exempt any student who is at least 18 years old from the requirement if the student submits a statement that the student understands the risks of nonimmunization and does not consent to the immunizations due to personal beliefs or an outlined written certification that states that one or more of the required immunizations may be detrimental to the student's health.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
DCS; vaccinations; child placement
Prohibits the Department of Child Safety (DCS) from refusing to place a child with a foster home or kinship foster care parent based solely on the vaccination status of the child or other children in the home.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Requires each property tax bill and property tax statement prepared for any property located within a school district to include a prescribed statement regarding specified tax rates.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
pedestrians; congregating; medians; unsafe locations
Prohibits a pedestrian from congregating or engaging in solicitation on a traffic island or median, on a highway ramp or in an unsafe location and prescribes penalties for violations.
Feb 17, 2025 · Passed 33–26 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
commercial vehicles; operator; lawful presence
Prohibits a commercial motor vehicle operator who is issued a nondomiciled commercial driver license (CDL) from operating in Arizona without evidence of lawful immigration status or lawful presence in the United States, prescribes penalties for failing to provide evidence that may include placing the driver out-of-service and impounding the vehicle and its cargo, and outlines procedures for out-of-service orders, the retrieval of impounded vehicles and cargo and the payment of related charges and fees.
Jun 12, 2026 · Passed 31–24 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
air mobility fund; border security
Adds purchasing advanced air mobility vehicles for border security to the allowable uses of monies in the Advanced Air Mobility Fund (Fund).
Jun 11, 2026 · Passed 33–25 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
Arizona department of housing; continuation
Continues the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for one year through July 1, 2026. Directs the Auditor General to conduct a special audit on the amount of monies spent on programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Outlines requirements for ADOH.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
for-sale housing; development; groundwater replenishment
Expresses the Legislature's support for allowing for-sale housing developments to be built outside of the service area of a designated provider if the development is enrolled in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and the groundwater used to serve such homes is replenished.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
small land subdivision; requirements
Allows the county board of supervisors (county BOS) of each county to adopt ordinances and regulations that allow small land subdivisions of 6 to 10 lots or parcels for parcels that are 2 acres or more in size and not subject to an assured water supply requirement or a mandatory adequate water supply requirement. Requires an applicant for small land subdivisions to submit a small land subdivision report and notice. Prescribes disclosure requirements for small land subdivisions and civil penalties for violations.
Mar 11, 2025 · Passed 31–26 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
critical telecommunications infrastructure; construction requirements
Effective January 1, 2026, establishes the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025 which prohibits, and requires the removal of, any critical telecommunications infrastructure that uses equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary and prescribes reporting requirements for telecommunications providers and penalties for noncompliance.
Apr 10, 2025 · Passed 32–26 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
telecommunications infrastructure; equipment requirements
Effective January 1, 2027, establishes the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2026 which prohibits, and requires the removal and replacement of, any critical telecommunications infrastructure that uses equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary, requires telecommunications providers to certify compliance and prescribes a civil penalty for noncompliance.
Jun 9, 2026 · Passed 31–25 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
grid security; cybersecurity; reviews; commission
Requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to conduct a grid security review at least every two years or as a part of the ACC's integrated resource planning process or biennial transmission assessment and make outlined assessments and evaluations when conducting the review.
Mar 31, 2025 · Passed 31–25 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Most contested
property tax; combat veterans; exemption
Subject to voter approval, statutorily exempts the property of a combat veteran with a combat-related, service-connected disability that is rated at 100 percent by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from the full amount of property tax.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
drug cartels; terrorist organizations
Subject to voter approval, statutorily declares that drug cartels are terrorist organizations and requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security ( AZDHS ) to do everything in its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 32–27 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
critical telecommunications infrastructure; construction requirements
Effective January 1, 2026, establishes the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025 which prohibits, and requires the removal of, any critical telecommunications infrastructure that uses equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary and prescribes reporting requirements for telecommunications providers and penalties for noncompliance.
Apr 10, 2025 · Passed 32–26 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Voted against most of their party on 57 of 752 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (18), Rights & public safety (15), Climate & energy (11)
public monies; investment; virtual currency
What it does: Allows the State Treasurer, the Arizona State Retirement System and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (public funds) to invest up to 10 percent of the public monies under its control in virtual currency ho…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–25, Republicans 27–5
Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗
spousal maintenance; income; property
What it does: Modifies the conditions that allow the court to grant a spousal maintenance order and the list of relevant factors on which the Arizona Supreme Court (Supreme Court) must base the guidelines for determining and awardi…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–25, Republicans 28–4
Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗
rural hospitals; radiation protection grants
What it does: Appropriates $3 million in FY 2027 from the state General Fund (state GF) to the Department of Health Services (DHS) to establish a grant program to assist rural hospitals with the costs of installing radiation protec…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 14–11, Republicans 12–20
Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗
credit enhancement eligibility board; continuation
What it does: Continues the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board (Board) for 10 years.
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 15–17
Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗
moving violation; citation; AZPOST-certified officer
What it does: Restricts the authority to issue a moving civil traffic violation to only peace officers or prosecutors.
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 1–19, Republicans 20–13
Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
internal revenue code; conformity; deductions
With most of their party · Passed 31–27 · Yes 31–No 27 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 31–0
Jan 15, 2026Official record ↗
technical correction; assured water supply
With most of their party · Passed 31–28 · Yes 31–No 28 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 31–1
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
utility; resource plan; commission review
With most of their party · Passed 31–28 · Yes 31–No 28 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 31–1
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
legislative district committee; county committee
With most of their party · Passed 31–28 · Yes 31–No 28 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 31–1
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
Against most of their party · Passed 31–28 · Yes 31–No 28 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 31–1
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting
With most of their party · Passed 32–27 · Yes 32–No 27 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 32–0
Feb 9, 2026Official record ↗
emergency use products; employers; prohibition
With most of their party · Passed 32–27 · Yes 32–No 27 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 32–0
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
technical correction; informed consent
With most of their party · Passed 32–27 · Yes 32–No 27 · Democrats 0–27, Republicans 32–0
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: Final Reading
Requires the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to place a security freeze on a child's record or credit report within 30 days after the child is placed in the care of DCS.
Motion: Final Reading
Modifies the information that a condominium unit owners' association (COA) or a planned community association (HOA) must include in a disclosure packet.
Motion: Final Reading
Requires a watercraft owner who provides a watercraft for rent or charter in Arizona at least four times in a calendar year, a boat livery owner who provides a watercraft for hire on a waterway in Arizona and a peer-to-peer watercraft sharing program (sharing program) to maintain a liability insurance policy and prescribes coverage requirements for the policy. Classifies a watercraft owner's or boat livery owner's failure to adhere to the insurance requirements as a class 3 misdemeanor or a class 1 misdemeanor, if the watercraft is involved in an accident in Arizona.
Motion: Final Reading
An emergency measure that establishes that images and recordings that depict a deceased minor or child abuse are not subject to public records disclosure, with outlined exceptions.
Motion: Final Reading
Prescribes complaint and investigation procedures for the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN). Establishes a process for the AZBN to expunge certain disciplinary actions imposed on a licensee or certificate holder. Expands the definition of unprofessional conduct for the practice of nursing.
Motion: Final Reading
Requires the Arizona State Land Commissioner (Commissioner) to prioritize the sale of state lands that are subject to an underperforming commercial lease if the lessee provides notice to the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) that the lessee is willing and prepared to purchase the parcel in fee simple consistent with outlined requirements. Prescribes requirements relating to the sale of state lands that are subject to an underperforming commercial lease.
Motion: Final Reading
Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to continue to make driver and nonoperating identification licenses available that are not compliant with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 (REAL ID Act). Outlines prohibitions and restrictions on ADOT from collecting, retaining and storing certain information when issuing a driver or nonoperating identification license.
Motion: Final Reading
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally prohibits a school district from using public monies and resources to support a labor organization's operations or perform labor organization activities during working hours beginning January 1, 2028. Prohibits a school district employee from distributing any communications in a manner that consumes public resources on a labor organization's behalf beginning January 1, 2028.
Motion: Final Reading
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally prohibits the state from confiscating monies from any scholarship account of a student who is a child of a military family if outlined conditions are met. Stipulates that, if a law or measure approved by the voters on or after November 1, 2026, violates the prohibition, the entire law or measure is void. Designates this resolution as the Military Families College Savings and Scholarship Protection Act .
Motion: Third Reading
Subject to voter approval, statutorily requires each school district to dedicate at least 60 percent of the school district's operational spending to direct instructional expenses. Outlines penalties for school districts that do not comply with the requirements relating to dedicating 60 percent of operational spending to direct instructional expenses, including forfeiture of a school district's Classroom Site Fund (CSF) distributions.
Showing 10 of 1255 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.
