Session:

Arizona Legislature

Senate Member

57-GOWAN

David Gowan

Republican
District 19

Phone Number: 602-926-5154

Email prefix: DGOWAN

Committee Assignments

CommitteePositionMinutesAgendas
Military Affairs and Border SecurityChairmanClick hereClick here
Natural ResourcesMemberClick hereClick here
Public SafetyMemberClick hereClick here
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency ( until 01-29-2025 )MemberClick hereClick here
CommitteePosition
Senate Military Affairs & Border Security Committee of ReferenceChairman
Senate Natural Resources Committee of ReferenceMember
Senate Public Safety Committee of ReferenceMember
Personal Information:
Home City: Sierra Vista
Occupation:
Member Since: 2019

David Gowan was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2009. During the 2015-2017 legislative session, he was elected to be the 52nd Speaker of the House. Most recently, he was elected to the Arizona State Senate, where he served as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 2019 to 2022. He currently serves as Senate Chairman for the Military Affairs, Public Safety and Border Security Committee. He resides in Sierra Vista in Legislative District 19, which also encompasses most of Cochise County, all of Greenlee County, southern Graham County and a portion of Pima and Santa Cruz Counties.

David is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a B.A. in Secondary Education/Social Studies. He has been married to his beautiful wife Jessie for 30 years and together they have two amazing sons. They have made Southern Arizona their home for over thirty years. David is an active member of his church and engaged in his local educational community where he sits on the Board for Veritas Christian Community School. He has been a longtime advocate for Boy Scouts of America and helped his son earn his Eagle. Additionally, he is a realtor, a member of the ELKS Lodge #2065, a committed martial artist, and Chairman of Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System founded by Hanshi Barnes.

He is a passionate fighter for veterans, first responders and the business community.

Some of his most recent awards include:
  • 2024 Stand for Children Arizona Legislative Champion, for your work with Arizona's youth
  • 2023 Friend Family Award, The Arizona Family Project
  • 2023 Arizona Center for Rural Leadership, Civic Impact Award
  • 2023 Arizona Technology Council Legislator of the Year
  • 2023 Arizona Bio Industries Trailblazer Award
  • 2022 Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Legislator of the Year
  • 2021 Appreciation of Unwavering Support, Arizona State Troopers Association
  • 2021 Champion of Arizona's Children, Vail School District
  • 2021 Senator of the Year, Arizona Technology Council
  • 2021 Arizona Rock Product Association Legislator of the Year
  • 2020 Legislator of the Year - Health System Alliance of Arizona
  • 2020 Senator of the Year - Arizona Technology Council
  • 2020 Friend of the Family - The Arizona Family Project
  • Conservative Achievement Award - The American Conservative Union Foundation
  • Cactus League Baseball Association Hall of Fame Board of Trustees - Board Member
  • NFIB The Voice of Small Business - Guardian of Small Business
  • Hero of the Taxpayer - Americans for Prosperity
  • 2019 Family Champion Award - Center for Arizona Policy
  • 2019 Legislator of the Year - Arizona Fairs Association
  • 2016 The Copper Shield Award - Unified Arizona Veterans & Arizona Hall of Fame Society

Sponsored Bills

P = Prime
C = Co-sponsor
Bill NumberSponsor TypeShort Title
HB2081Cincome tax; subtraction; tipped wages
HB2082CTPT; exemption; wastewater; pipes
HB2083Cgame and fish commission; membership
HB2084Cdomestic water improvement districts; hauling
HB2085Cgroundwater; transporting requirements; technical correction
HB2086Cwater improvements program; water hauling
HB2087Cappropriation; groundwater recharge facilities; maintenance
HB2088Csubsequent AMA; director; removal
HB2089Csubsequent AMA; voters; removal
HB2090Cacting in concert; evidence; exceptions
HB2091Cland division; applicant submissions; review
HB2092Cland divisions; disclosure affidavit; recording
HB2093Csubdivided lands; violations; civil penalties
HB2094Creal estate; definition of contiguous
HB2102Canti-racketeering revolving fund; prohibited transfers
HB2276Clegislative ratification; rulemaking; regulatory costs
HB2448Cvoting locations; emergency designation; electioneering
HB2449CAHCCCS; enrollment verification; presumptive eligibility
HB2450Cunemployment insurance; benefit amounts
HB2453Cdefensive driving schools; fees
HB2456Cappropriation; fire incident management grants..
HB2457Cfire districts; formation; county supervisors
HB2601Cincome tax; exemption; minors
HB2635CTPT; exemption; firearm storage devices
HB2660Caffordable housing tax credits; extension
HB2672Cproperty tax; exemption; veterans; disabilities
HB2677Cmiddle school students; CTE courses
HB2679Cpower; public utilities; UCC; securities
HB2704Ctax; distribution; county stadium district
HB2733Cunmanned aircraft; qualified immunity
HB2736Ccybersecurity; data encryption; pilot program
SB1011Cearly voting; ballot deadlines; certificates
SB1056Pliquified petroleum gas containers; penalties.
SB1057Pworking animal; harm; classification
SB1058Pretirement; reemployment; school resource officers
SB1059Pmove over law; study committee
SB1060Pinternal investigations; notice; confidentiality
SB1061Pappropriations; criminal justice; salary increases
SB1080Ctax credit review committee; standard
SB1081Cobstetrics; gynecology services; rural communities
SB1082Cconstables; report; board of supervisors
SB1102Cpharmacy benefits; prescribing; exemption
SB1106Cpublic entity liability; sexual offenses
SB1108Cinternational medical licensees; provisional licensure
SB1109Cdesignated countries; land ownership; prohibition
SB1145Ccommunity facilities districts; prompt pay
SB1149Pappropriation; fire incident management grants.
SB1150Pstate land; exchanges
SB1151Pkidney disease awareness special plates
SB1152Pearly voting; mailing date
SB1153Pwrite-in candidates; nomination paper filing
SB1154Pwrite-in candidate; filing deadline; cancellation
SB1155Pincome tax; subtraction; uniformed services
SB1156Pdeath benefits; burial costs
SB1157Pworkers' compensation; death benefits; remarriage
SB1158Pproperty tax; exemption; widows; widowers
SB1159Pemployment practices; wage claims
SB1160Poffice of defense innovation; appropriation
SB1161Psheriffs; constables; service; mileage; fees
SB1162Pappropriation; highway project; Patagonia; use
SB1163Pveterans; emergency admission; transport
SB1223CACJC; continuation
SB1228Cresidential developments; new regulations; moratorium
SB1281Padjutant general; duties
SB1282Paggravated unlawful flight; law enforcement
SB1283Pschool safety program; proposals
SB1284Pfireworks; aerials; licensure; penalties
SB1285Pappropriation; wildfire readiness and response
SB1286Pcounties; board; administrative review; approval
SB1287PPSPRS; part-time employment
SB1288Ppolice vehicles; inspection; requirements
SB1297Cappropriation; fire incident management grants
SB1306Cappropriation; crime victim notification fund
SB1312Ccoordinated reentry; grants; appropriation
SB1332Cdriver licenses; reciprocity; foreign military
SB1334Cvoting locations; emergency designation; electioneering.
SB1348Pstate fire marshal; phased permitting
SB1349Psoftware licensing contracts; requirements
SB1350Pdefensive driving schools; fees.
SB1351Pgift cards; theft; forgery
SB1352Prezoning; administrative act; referral prohibited
SB1353Pmunicipal development; permits; review
SB1354Pevaluation agencies; hearings; witnesses
SB1355Pschool mapping data; requirements; accessibility.
SB1439Cappropriation; braille transcription program
SB1440Cepinephrine delivery systems
SB1441Cschool districts; partisan elections
SB1442Cappropriation; secure behavioral health facilities
SB1443Cparental rights; compensatory damages
SB1444Chelium exploration; aquifer protection permit
SB1445Caccreditation standards; vaping-related entities
SB1446Cappropriations; anesthesia; rotations
SB1447Chealth boards; complaints; timelines
SB1495Cnational guard; active duty; requirements
SB1538Ccorporation commission; non-thermal generating unit
SB1584Cpublic employees; merit; hiring practices
SB1586Cgender transition procedures; provider liability
SB1591Cconcealed weapons permits; fees
SB1600Cpatient rights; health care services
SB1604Clicensed secure facility; incompetent defendants
SB1605CTPT; exemption; firearm storage devices..
SB1607Cboard certification; disclosure requirements
SB1621Cnarcotic drugs; death; sentence enhancement
SB1622Cnarcotic drugs; definition
SB1623Cappropriations; graduate medical education program
SB1625Cschool transparency portal; reporting; requirements
SB1626Chealth insurance; surprise billing; disputes
SB1629Cinmates; release to nursing institutions
SB1630Caging justice-involved population study committee
SB1700Pcounty board of equalization; decisions
SB1701Pcontinuation; state fair board
SB1702Phemp-derived products; regulation
SB1703Pveterans' benefits; claims; prohibition.
SB1704Pveterans' donations fund; annual transfer
SB1705Pfirearms; state preemption; civil penalty
SB1706Pcitrus; fruit; vegetable; fund; posting
SB1707Ppublic high schools; AEDs; requirements
SB1708Punmanned aircraft; critical infrastructure; prohibition
SB1709Punlawful feeding of wildlife; exception
SB1710Pveterans; mental health; grant program
SB1711PAHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee
SB1712Pretirement; judges; elected officials
SB1713Pmarijuana; dual licensees; rural communities
SB1714Pappropriation; civil air patrol
SB1715Pcampaign reporting; lobbyists; review; appropriation
SB1716Pmedical marijuana; invalidity; exception
SCM1002Cvision zero; transportation planning
SCR1006Pstate trust land; land exchanges
SCR1007Preferendum; municipal zoning change; prohibition