42nd Arizona State Legislature
The 42nd Arizona State Legislature, consisting of the Arizona State Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives, was constituted in Phoenix from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1996, during the first two years of Fife Symington's second term as governor. Both the Senate and the House membership remained constant at 30 and 60, respectively. The Republicans increased their control in the Senate, gaining a seat and giving the a 19-11 majority. The Republicans also gained seats in the house, increasing their majority to 38–22. Sessions. The Legislature met for two regular sessions at  the State Capitol in Phoenix. The first opened on January 9, 1995, and adjourned on April 13, while the Second Regular Session convened on January 8, 1996 and adjourned "sine die" on April 20. There were seven Special Sessions, the first of which was convened on March 14, 1995 and adjourned on March 16; the second convened on March 23, 1995 and adjourned "sine die" on March 28; the third convened on October 17, 1995 and adjourned "sine die" later that same day; the fourth convened on December 11, 1995 and adjourned "sine die" on December 13; the fifth convened  on March 13, 1996 and adjourned "sine die" March 26; the sixth convened on June 26, 1996, and adjourned "sine die" that same day; the seventh convened on July 16, 1996 and adjourned "sine die" on July 18. State Senate. Members. The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature. House of Representatives. Members. The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature.