Grand Canyon Times

The newly-elected Arizona House Speaker said his caucus’ 2025 Majority Plan, released earlier this week, addresses “the priorities that matter most to Arizonans.”

“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). 

First elected to the Arizona House in 2008, Montenegro represented District 12 until 2016. He then served one term in the Arizona Senate for District 13 from 2017 to 2018. In 2022, Montenegro was elected again to the Arizona House, representing District 29.