I was re-elected to my third term, representing Legislative District 1, which includes most of Yavapai County and a small part of Coconino County. I am currently a resident (21 years) of the Town of Prescott Valley.

This will be my third session as Chair of the House Judiciary Chairman. I’m also a member of the Appropriations and Public Safety Committees.

I have been married to a school nurse for 32 years and have two adult children who graduated from Prescott High School. Casey Nguyen holds a corporate position in Southern California, and Sarah Nguyen is currently serving as a naval officer in the U.S. Submarine Force.

Legislative updates for the 57th Legislature (2025 First Session)

Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Primary Sponsored Bills:

• HB2606: Appropriates $50,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) in FY 2026 to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for enforcement, prosecution, and detention of border-related crimes and to support local communities. Status: Approved by the House 33-25-2. Transmitted to the Senate
• HB2607: Introduces mandatory enhanced sentencing for possessing at least 200 grams of Fentanyl in a motor vehicle. Status: Approved by the House 46-12-2
• HB2114: Establishes that an individual is guilty of a class 4 felony if he is over the age of 20 and engages in sexual conduct with a minor who is between 15-17 years old. Status: Approved by the House of Representatives 39-20. Approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee 4-3
• HB2115: Establishes knowingly observing a nude minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct for a person’s sexual gratification as a form of criminal sexual exploitation of a minor. Status: Approved by the House of Representatives 59-0 with 1 did not vote. Approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee 7-0
• HB2374: Enhances penalties for certain crimes committed by a foreign government agent and foreign terrorist organization agent (foreign agent) and prohibits unauthorized foreign law enforcement activities in Arizona. Status: Approved by the House 35-25. This bill has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee
• HCR2053: Excludes traffic violations from legislature immunity in the Arizona Constitution. Status: Approved in COW
• Health and Human Services, Primary Sponsored Bill:
• HB2785: Implements prohibitions for assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices by residents or potential residents. Status: Approved by the House 56-2-2. This bill is assigned to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee

Natural Resources, Primary Sponsored Bill:

• HB2731: Big Chino subbasin; Verde River – transportation to EITHER an adjacent initial active management area OR THE HEADWATERS OF THE VERDE RIVER WITHIN THE BIG CHINO SUBBASIN
  Second Amendment Protection:
•  As Chairman of Judiciary, in this session, I have shredded 17 anti-2A bills introduced by the minority party. NO COMPROMISE!!!

Accomplishments and Awards:

• 2021 Legislator of The Year (Nationally); award was given out by the Nation Sports Shooting Foundation for protecting firearm industry from frivolous lawsuits
• 2023 & 2024 Legislator of The Year; awarded for my work in protecting the Second Amendment by the Arizona Citizens Defense League
• 2023 Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Program (53 state legislators selected nationally)
• 2024 GOPAC Emerging Leadership Program (19 state legislators selected nationally)
• 2024 Rural Transportation Champion Award
• 2025 Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association House Legislator of The Year