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Summary

Representative John Kavanagh

Full Name: John Kavanagh
Office: State House (AZ) - District 23, Republican
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Linda; 2 Children: Jonathan, Nicholas
Home City: Fountain Hills, AZ

Recent Key Votes

HCR 2004 - Establishes State Sovereignty Over Certain Natural Resources
Legislation-Resolution (Yea)

May 2, 2012 - Establishes state sovereignty over the air, water, public lands, wildlife, and other natural resources within Arizona's boundaries except for the following (Sec. 1): ...

HB 2199 - Authorizes Confidential Environmental Audits by Businesses
Legislation (Yea)

April 9, 2012 - Prohibits the use of any part of an audit report as evidence in an administrative proceeding or a civil action (Sec. 1). ...

SB 1118 - Appropriates Funds for Forest Restoration
Legislation (Nay)

March 28, 2012 - Establishes the Land Conservation Fund consisting of the conservation donation account and the public conservation account (Sec. 2). Establishes the Forest Restoration ...

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Recent Public Statements

Fox News "Your World With Neil Cavuto" - Transcript

June 2, 2010 - NEIL CAVUTO, ANCHOR: Well, ahead of the Arizona governor at the White House tomorrow, a grandmother at a loss right now. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) TOMMIE ...

Issue Position: Jobs Creation

Jan. 1, 2012 - Representative Kavanagh helped write and supported individual and business tax cuts and other incentives to stimulate the economy and create more jobs. These policies have ...

Issue Position: No Tax Increases

Jan. 1, 2012 - Representative Kavanagh opposes tax increases. In these difficult economic times government must allow the people to keep as much of their money as possible. Taking ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter Positions on Environmental Conservation 0%
2011 Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter Positions on Environmental Conservation 0%
2011 Arizona League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Score 27%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($8,568.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Kavanagh 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
jkavanagh@azleg.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=9&Legislature=51&Session_ID=110

Capitol
1700 West Washington, Room 114
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2890
Phone: 602-926-5170
Fax: 602-417-3108

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