AZ State Rep. Selina Bliss (R-Prescott) | AZleg.gov
AZ State Rep. Selina Bliss (R-Prescott) | AZleg.gov
Arizona State Rep. Selina Bliss (R-Prescott) said she and fellow House Republicans are ready to execute the 2025 House Majority Plan released earlier this week, which she said reflects voters' priorities.
"The voters spoke loud and clear about their priorities in the election, and those of us in the State House are ready to execute the House Majority Plan and make Arizona safer and stronger," Bliss told Yavapai News.
Newly-elected House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear) said the Majority Plan will serve as his caucus' guide in the current legislative session.
“Our Majority Plan focuses on preserving the American Dream, promoting public safety, and protecting individual rights and freedoms,” AZ House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-Goodyear) told Grand Canyon Times. “House Republicans are addressing the priorities that matter most to Arizonans: cutting taxes, making housing more affordable, securing the southern border, and empowering parents to shape their children’s education.”
“With this plan as our guide, Republicans are committed to delivering real results that strengthen families, build safer communities, and ensure Arizona remains a land of opportunity and prosperity for generations to come,” said Montenegro.
The Majority Plan includes expanding resources for law enforcement and addressing challenges posed by cartels operating near the southern border.
The plan also includes measures to lower taxes and reduce government regulations.
Education reforms in the plan include expanding school choice and ensuring accountability in public schools. The plan says the GOP will empower parents to have more influence over their children’s education.
The plan also includes proposals to address homelessness and public safety.
In the 2024 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Arizona House, holding 31 seats to the Democrats 29. Montenegro was sworn in as the new Speaker on Jan. 13, succeeding outgoing Speaker Ben Toma (R-Glendale).
A native of Wagner, S.D., Bliss was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 1 in the general election on November 8, 2022. She assumed office on January 9, 2023 and was re-elected in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bliss has a background in healthcare and nursing, having worked as a registered nurse and an educator in the nursing field. She is married with children and her family resides in Prescott.
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