The 9th Arizona State Legislature, consisting of the
Arizona State Senate
The Arizona State Senate is part of the Arizona Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Arizona. The Senate consists of 30 members each representing an average of 219,859 constituents (2009 figures). Members serve two-year terms wi ...
and the
Arizona House of Representatives, was constituted from January 1, 1929, to December 31, 1930, during the first and second years of
John Calhoun Phillips's tenure as
Governor of Arizona
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, in
Phoenix
Phoenix most often refers to:
* Phoenix (mythology), a legendary bird from ancient Greek folklore
* Phoenix, Arizona, a city in the United States
Phoenix may also refer to:
Mythology
Greek mythological figures
* Phoenix (son of Amyntor), a ...
. The number of senators remained constant at 19, while the number of representatives increased from 52 to 54. The Democrats held large majorities in both houses, although the Republicans made significant inroads in the House.
Sessions
The Legislature met for the regular session at the State Capitol in
Phoenix
Phoenix most often refers to:
* Phoenix (mythology), a legendary bird from ancient Greek folklore
* Phoenix, Arizona, a city in the United States
Phoenix may also refer to:
Mythology
Greek mythological figures
* Phoenix (son of Amyntor), a ...
on January 14, 1929; and adjourned on March 14.
There were no special sessions of this legislature during 1929 and 1930.
State Senate
Members
The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature.
Employees
The following held unelected positions within the Legislature:
* Secretary: William J. Graham
* Assistant Secretary: Bridgie Porter
* Sergeant-at-Arms: Ralph Hooker
* Chaplain: Dan P. Jones
* Doorkeeper: John S. Merrill
House of Representatives
Members
The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature. The House grew by five seats from the 8th Legislature: 1 each in Coconino and Maricopa counties.
Employees
The following held unelected positions within the Legislature:
* Chief Clerk: Lallah Ruth
* Assistant Chief Clerk: Ruby Coulter
* Sergeant-at-Arms: O.J. Whitesides
* Chaplain: Reverend C. M. Burkhart
References
Photograph of the members of the 9th Arizona State Senate{{Arizona State Legislatures
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1929 in Arizona
1930 in Arizona
1929 U.S. legislative sessions
1930 U.S. legislative sessions