Session:

Arizona Legislature

House Member

Diego Espinoza

Democratic
District 19

Phone Number: 602-926-3134

Email prefix: DESPINOZA

Committee Assignments

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Personal Information:
Home City:Tolleson
Occupation:Owner of Fuego Bar and Grill
Member Since:2014
Jose “Diego” Espinoza is currently serving his second term in the House of Representatives for Legislative District 19 (LD19). LD19 serves residents in Avondale, Tolleson and West Phoenix. In addition to proudly serving in the state legislature, Representative Espinoza’s professional career includes prior public service as a Council Member and Vice Mayor of Tolleson, Arizona and owning and operating a successful small business.
    Over the years, Representative Espinoza has served on numerous boards and commissions including:
  • National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
  • Board of Hispanic Caucus (Chair)
  • Arizona Latino Caucus
  • Native American Caucus
  • Commerce Committee
  • Banking and Financial Services Committee
  • Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Commission
  • Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • National League of Cities and Towns
  • Hispanic Forum de Oeste
  • United States Green Building Council
  • Energy Star
  • Rebuild America
  • National Council for La Raza
  • Tolleson Community Action Program Advisory Board
  • Tolleson Advisory Board Chair for the Salvation Army
  • Blessed Sacrament Event Coordinator
  • Teen Youth Council Mentor
  • Tolleson Service Committee
  • Tolsun Farms Block Watch

In 2007, Representative Espinoza opened Fuego Bar & Grill. His talents in marketing strategies, team building, and business administration has allowed the business to grow substantially over the years. As a pride point for Tolleson, Arizona, Representative Espinoza ensures this restaurant provides opportunities to give back to the community by hosting numerous events throughout the year.

To compliment his professional career, Representative Espinoza has earned a Total Quality Management Certificate, an Associate of Arts in Organizational Leadership, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and is a proud graduate of Hispanic Leadership Institute-West and Leadership West.

Sponsored Bills

P* = Prime-Prime
P = Prime
C = Co-sponsor
Bill NumberSponsor TypeShort/NOW Title
HB2020Cconfidentiality agreements; sexual assault; harassment
(NOW: sexual assault; harassment; confidentiality agreements)
HB2056CTPT; digital products; remote sellers
HB2137P*DOR; auditors and collectors; appropriation
HB2138Cshort title; aggravated assault; repeal
HB2141Ccharter schools; lunches; national acts
HB2142Ccharter schools; closure; property transfer
HB2176Cconsular identification cards; permitted use
HB2177Cappropriation; coordinated homeless youth services
HB2199Cmedical marijuana; patient cards; fee
HB2200Cappropriation; child care subsidy program
HB2201Cappropriation; opioid antagonists; distribution
HB2213Cappropriation; lead screening; child care
HB2214CWQARF; appropriation
HB2218Ccontraception; cost sharing prohibition
HB2220Cmotor vehicle title loans; prohibition
HB2221Cfamily planning; grant distribution; repeal
HB2222Cfeminine hygiene products; requirements; appropriation
HB2224Cemployers; employee salary history; prohibitions
HB2225Cinsurance premium tax reductions; freeze
HB2227Cabortion; religious employers; contraception; repeal.
HB2229Ccampaign finance; contribution limits
HB2230Cpolitical signs; size requirements
HB2231P*TANF; child only cases
HB2232P*TANF; sanctions
HB2233P*appropriation; 2020 census; outreach
HB2333Chome-based businesses; local regulation
HB2358Ccharter school board members; conflicts
HB2359Cappropriations; primary care loan repayment
HB2360Cjuvenile delinquency; minimum age
HB2362Claw enforcement ordered vehicle tows
HB2364Ccharter schools; procurement requirements
HB2365Ccharter school governance; meetings; records
HB2419Cmemorial; buffalo soldiers
HB2420Cveterans' services; benefits counselors; appropriation
HB2421Cnational guard; employment rights
HB2423P*railroad crew requirements
HB2424P*procurement; veterans; Arizona bidders; preference
HB2425P*TPT; digital goods; additional tax
HB2426P*voting rights; restoration; felonies.
HB2427Crelease conditions; pretrial release program
HB2428Cpostsecondary education; residents; financial aid
HB2429Cpublic works contracts; prevailing wage
HB2430Crelease after acquittal; dismissed charges
HB2431CPSPRS; normal retirement; employee contributions
HB2436Covertime pay.
HB2437Cemployment omnibus
HB2438Cdrug addiction treatment; county programs
HB2440CVLT exemption; veteran amputees
HB2441Cchildren's health insurance program; modifications
HB2443Cmedical services purchase; premiums
HB2445Crepeal; right to work
HB2446Cstate-owned bank task force; study
HB2447Cnational popular vote; interstate agreement
HB2448Cappropriation; drug research and development
HB2451Cdiaper changing stations; public restrooms
HB2452Cschools; corporal punishment; prohibition
HB2453Cmitigation monies; school bus fleets
HB2465Cfamily leave
HB2466Cescort vehicles; markings; lights
HB2468Cstate personnel system; covered.
HB2480Curanium; radioactive materials; transportation; monitoring
HB2481CTPT; distribution; tribal college compact
HB2487CADOT licenses; authorized presence repeal
HB2488Ccoordinated homeless youth services; appropriation
HB2491Ccounty recorder; nonpartisan election
HB2492Cdriver licenses; gender selection
HB2493Ccall center relocation; notice; penalty
HB2495Cappropriation; Hopi route 60 construction.
HB2499Cpublic stadiums; terms; logos; prohibition
HB2504CAHCCCS; dental services; native Americans
HB2508P*medical marijuana; opioid use disorder
HB2541Chealth insurance; contraceptives
HB2559Cappropriations; community colleges; Pima; Maricopa
HB2560Ctaxation; repeal; selected exemptions
HB2565Cpublic school tax credit; expansion
HB2566Cappropriation; adult protective services
HB2567Ctextbooks; representation; disabilities; sexual orientation
HB2570Cdomestic violence; households; treatment programs
HB2575Clicense; nonoperating identification; homeless veterans
HB2581Cecological water; program; fund.
HB2582Cdeath certificates; gender
HB2584Ccritical health information; emergency responders
HB2592Cschools; suicide; self-harm; prevention
HB2593Cappropriation; suicide prevention
HB2597Cmarijuana violation; classification
HB2628Ccriminal nuisance; commercial property; penalty
HB2629Cyouth entrepreneurship; pilot program; appropriation
HB2640Csexual assault victims; study committee
HB2643Cveterans court; establishment; requirements
HB2644Ctechnical correction; conservation easements; applicability
HCM2001CNAFTA; renegotiation; support
HCM2003P*deported veterans; medical treatment
HCM2006CERA deadline; elimination; urging Congress
HCM2009Cclimate change.
HCR2011Cratification; equal rights amendment
HCR2013P*public programs; citizens; repeal
HCR2020Ccampaign finance; disclosure; source
HCR2025Cmarriage requirement; repeal
HCR2026P*care enough month
HCR2030Cveterans; missing remains
HCR2038Cmaternal mental health
HCR2040Cmilitary service; honoring Bruce Williams
HCR2041Chonoring Native American veterans
HR2001CRobert Rene Robles; death resolution
SB1098Cindustrial hemp; licensing
SB1235Cstate holiday; Native American day
(NOW: Native American day; state holiday)
SB1236Cdual enrollment; tribal colleges
SB1237Cschool districts; overexpenditures; correction; interest
SB1238Cappropriation; Diné college
SB1239Ctribal nations; veterans' services; appropriation
SB1377Cdental therapy; licensure; regulation
SB1390CTPT; additional rate; education.
SB1412Cunclaimed property; electric cooperatives; credits
SB1420Cmedical marijuana; inspection; testing; appropriation
SB1487Cenvironmental quality; water; appropriation