| Full Name: | Steven 'Steve' B. Yarbrough |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (AZ) - District 17, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Linda; 3 Children |
| Home City: | Chandler, AZ |
Summary
Senator Steven 'Steve' B. Yarbrough
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
HB 2280 - Prohibits Local Governments from Establishing Employee Pay Requirements
Legislation (Yea)
April 18, 2013 - Prohibits a city, town, or political subdivision of the state from establishing regulations of employee benefits beyond those set by the state, except for ...
HB 2147 - Requires Individuals Seeking Unemployment Benefits to Provide Proof of Eligibility
Legislation (Sponsor)
Jan. 22, 2013
HB 2815 - Establishes Tax Deductions for Certain Businesses
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
May 3, 2012 - Establishes an income tax credit for a taxpayer who makes a qualifying capital investment in a qualified facility made on or after July 1, ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Economic Development and Taxes
It may be a cliché, but it really is not possible to tax ourselves into prosperity. Yes, taxes are necessary for basic education, transportation, public ...
Issue Position: Education
Beyond practicing primarily family law for 35+ years, education improvement has been a critical focus of much of my life. (And my wife, Linda, as ...
Issue Position: Budget
More Public Statements
My approach to the state budget is basically common sense. The state, like its citizens, should live within its means. Unfortunately we spent beyond our ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Humane Voters of Arizona Positions on Animal Protection | 20% |
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 75% |
| 2012 | Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter Positions on Environmental Conservation | 0% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Balance Forward ($28,314.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Steven Yarbrough refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
syarbrough@azleg.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=114&Legislature=51&Session_ID=110
Capitol
1700 West Washington, Room 309
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2890
Phone: 602-926-5863
Fax: 602-417-3258
