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Home City: Tempe Occupation: Manage Community Voice Mail (non-profit) Member Since: 2013 |
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Juan Mendez is a first generation Chicano and a native Arizonan. Having lived across Maricopa County he attended the public school Tolleson Union High School, received his associate degree from Phoenix College, a local community college, then graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Justice Studies from Arizona State University’s Main Tempe Campus. Juan's passion for politics and social justice is reflected in his commitment to building strong communities. Juan first started serving on the City of Phoenix Human Services Advisory Committee working with fellow community leaders to recommend improvements to local senior and family service centers and programs for the homeless. He then went on to manage the nonprofit Community Voice Mail, where he connected thousands of people living in poverty, transition and homelessness to jobs, housing, information and hope. Juan then served on the Tempe Community Council, as a planner, advocate and resource to improve the funding and policies affecting human services in Tempe and the surrounding communities. Outside of the legislature Juan served as a substitute teacher for Tempe and Mesa public High Schools. Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2012 and now as a State Senator, Juan represents district 26 which includes north Tempe, northwest Mesa, the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and parts of south Phoenix. He sits on the Transportation and Government Committees and is also elected chair for the Arizona Legislative Latino Caucus. Juan is not only a lifelong member of the Arizona Democratic Party but has worked for years to contribute to our state and local Democratic Party. He has held various offices and positions as an elected Precinct and State Committee Member, Chair of the Resolutions Committee on the state level, President of the ASU Young Democrats, Treasurer and Secretary at the district level, and as a Field Organizer helping to turn out Democratic voters and elect progressive Democrats. |
Bill Number | Sponsor Type | Short Title |
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HB2097 | C | ACJC; victim compensation fund; allocation |
HB2098 | C | missing children; mandatory reporting |
HB2099 | C | missing and murdered indigenous peoples |
HB2100 | C | missing; unidentified person; reporting requirements |
HB2101 | C | AHCCCS; postpartum care; appropriations |
HB2102 | C | AHCCCS; pregnant women; dental care |
HB2103 | C | nursing shortage; workforce preparation; plan |
HB2104 | C | DIFI; director; report; surprise billing |
HB2105 | C | school health program; appropriation |
HB2106 | C | informed consent; pelvic examinations. |
HB2107 | C | DCS; investigation; schools; children; disabilities |
HB2337 | C | wage disclosure; employee rights |
HB2338 | C | employers; employee salary history; prohibitions |
HB2339 | C | appropriation; financial aid trust fund |
HB2340 | C | student loan servicers; licensure |
HB2341 | C | income tax; credits; subtractions |
HB2342 | C | recalls; city elections; signatures required |
HB2343 | C | voting centers; board of supervisors |
HB2344 | C | early voting; weekend hours |
HB2345 | C | early ballot collection; limitations; repeal. |
HB2349 | C | TPT; diapers; feminine hygiene; exemption |
SB1182 | C | juvenile delinquency; minimum age |
SB1183 | C | juveniles; custodial interrogation; attorney; recordings |
SB1184 | C | juvenile court jurisdiction; age |
SB1185 | C | juvenile court jurisdiction; classification; age |
SB1186 | C | criminal street gang database; appeal |
SB1187 | C | juvenile court disposition; commitment findings |
SB1196 | P* | affordable housing; property valuation |
SB1197 | P* | polystyrene foam food packaging; prohibition |
SB1198 | P* | student loans; ombudsman-citizens aide |
SB1199 | P* | health care providers; pregnancy; ultrasounds |
SB1200 | P* | G&F; appointment recommendation board; repeal |
SB1201 | P* | prohibition; pesticides |
SB1202 | P* | toll roads; conversion; prohibition |
SB1203 | P* | presidential candidates; electors; tax returns |
SB1204 | P* | corporate income tax; minimum |
SB1205 | P* | justification; deadly physical force; exceptions |
SB1206 | P* | health care insurance; hearing aids |
SB1207 | P* | abortion; parental consent; counseling exception |
SB1208 | P* | abortion; parental consent; exception |
SB1209 | P* | medical conditions; medical marijuana. |
SB1210 | P* | schools; compulsory attendance age; increase |
SB1211 | P* | employees; school conferences; leave |
SB1212 | P* | schools meals; water |
SB1213 | P* | postsecondary institutions; sexual consent policies |
SB1231 | C | immigration; law enforcement; repeal |
SB1232 | C | immigrant legal fund |
SB1233 | C | immigration enforcement; limits; state policy |
SCR1012 | C | ratification; equal rights amendment |
SCR1015 | C | public programs; citizens; repeal. |
SCR1016 | C | immigrant heritage month |
SCR1017 | C | racism; public health crisis |
SM1002 | P* | Glass-Steagall Act; urging Congress |