Chris Lopez
Republican · AZ · Arizona State Representative, District 16
Chris Lopez is a Republican Arizona state representative for District 16. His campaign biography identifies him as a Casa Grande native and small-business owner, and an Arizona House release confirms his current legislative service.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
Chris Lopez introduced HB2826 to exempt irrigation-canal construction materials from transaction privilege tax; the bill died in the House Ways and Means Committee.
January 22, 2026For
Source: legiscan.com · researched July 12, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
Chris Lopez sponsored HB2444 to expand pharmacists' authority to test and treat certain conditions; the standalone bill died, but its policy was enacted through signed SB1713.
June 23, 2026For
Source: azleg.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Chris Lopez sponsored HB2443 to require English proficiency for commercial driver licenses; it passed the House and died in a Senate committee.
March 10, 2026For
Source: legiscan.com · researched July 12, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
Chris Lopez sponsored HB2725 to add middle-school social-studies and civics competency requirements; the bill failed on reconsideration in the House.
March 19, 2025For
Source: legiscan.com · researched July 12, 2026
Personal Income Tax Reduction
· 1 record
Chris Lopez introduced HB2826 to exempt irrigation-canal construction materials from transaction privilege tax; the bill died in the House Ways and Means Committee.
January 22, 2026For
Source: legiscan.com · researched July 12, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Chris Lopez sponsored bipartisan HB2825 to change procedures for nonpayment of criminal fines, fees, assessments, and restitution; it passed the House and died in the Senate.
March 25, 2026For
Source: legiscan.com · researched July 12, 2026
General
· 1 record
The Arizona House's 2025 majority report listed Chris Lopez as vice chair of the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee.
December 1, 2025
Source: azleg.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Elections
- State Representative, District 16 · July 21, 2026 · State House District 16; Arizona · incumbent
Profile last researched July 12, 2026.