Kevin Payne

Republican · AZ · Arizona State Senator for Legislative District 27 and Chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee

Kevin Payne is the Republican Arizona state senator for Legislative District 27 and chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee. He previously served eight years in the Arizona House. Payne served eight years in the U.S. Navy and has worked in electrical engineering, aerospace, information technology, and small business.

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Reduce Wealth Gap

· 1 record

Payne voted to allow employers to pay full-time students less than the minimum wage.
February 28, 2019Against
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Healthcare Affordability

· 1 record

Payne co-sponsored SB 1160 to increase cancer-coverage protections for firefighters.
January 21, 2020For
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Government Spending Reduction

· 1 record

Payne voted to authorize tax distributions for reconstruction and operation of the Arizona Diamondbacks' stadium.
June 19, 2025Against
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Public Safety and Crime Control

· 2 records

Payne voted to require disclosure and notification when a registered sex offender requests a legal name change.
April 1, 2026For
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Payne introduced SB 1111 to establish statewide rules for law-enforcement use of automated license-plate readers.
January 15, 2026For
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Housing Affordability

· 1 record

Payne voted against requiring larger Arizona cities to allow accessory dwelling units.
May 15, 2024Against
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Public Education Quality

· 1 record

Payne voted for HB 2853, appropriating funds for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.
June 22, 2022For
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Election Integrity

· 3 records

Payne voted to prohibit paying an individual based on the number of voter-registration forms collected.
May 15, 2023For
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Payne voted to prohibit election officials or workers from participating in political action committees.
May 15, 2023For
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Payne voted for SB 1819, which required new ballot-security features.
June 24, 2021For
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Personal Income Tax Reduction

· 1 record

Payne voted for SB 1827, establishing a 4.5 percent cap on Arizona's top marginal income-tax rate.
June 22, 2021For
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Data Privacy

· 1 record

Payne introduced SB 1111 to establish statewide rules for law-enforcement use of automated license-plate readers.
January 15, 2026For
Source: azsenaterepublicans.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Civil Rights

· 4 records

Payne voted to require state law enforcement to notify federal immigration enforcement when a person without legal status is arrested.
February 23, 2026Against
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Payne voted to require commercial pornography websites to verify a user's age before granting access.
May 6, 2025Against
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Payne voted to prohibit transgender girls from participating on female school sports teams.
March 24, 2022Against
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Payne voted to prohibit transgender female students from participating in sports designated for females.
March 3, 2020Against
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Corporate Accountability

· 2 records

Payne voted to prohibit forced or child labor in construction of electric-vehicle or solar-panel plants.
February 29, 2024For
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Payne voted for legislation amending Arizona minimum-wage regulations.
May 24, 2019Against
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Elections

State Senator - District No. 27 · July 21, 2026 · State Senate District 27; Arizona · incumbent

Profile last researched July 18, 2026.