Fighting for Arizona Families: Representative Carter’s Conservative Agenda

Border security, parental rights, tax relief, and common-sense policies that put families first

Representative Pamela Carter ran for office with clear priorities: secure the border, protect our children, support law enforcement, keep taxes low, and defend Arizona families from radical left-wing agendas. In her first year in the legislature, she’s delivered on those promises with consistent conservative voting and tireless advocacy for family-friendly policies.

While Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed multiple bills Representative Carter supported, nothing will stop her from fighting for the values and priorities that matter most to Legislative District 4 families.

Border Security: Arizona’s Number One Priority

Representative Carter identifies border security as her number one mission, and her legislative record proves she means it.

The Stakes Are Clear

“Our open borders are allowing human trafficking, drugs (including fentanyl), gangs, and violence to pour across our border, in record-setting quantities,” Representative Carter explains. The border crisis isn’t a distant problem—it’s affecting every Arizona community through drug deaths, human trafficking, and criminal activity.

Legislative Action on Border Security

Representative Carter has consistently supported the strongest border security measures:

• Co-sponsored HB2099 – Directing the governor and attorney general to enforce immigration laws (vetoed by Governor Hobbs, who refuses to secure Arizona’s border)
• Co-sponsored HB2374 – Addressing transnational repression by foreign adversaries (signed into law, protecting Arizonans from foreign government intimidation)
• Voted YES on HB2542 – Prohibiting state contracts with foreign adversaries
• Voted YES on SB1082 – Prohibiting land ownership by designated countries that threaten national security
• Co-sponsored HB2855 and HCR2055 – Designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations (HCR2055 adopted, formally recognizing cartels as the terrorist threats they are)
• Co-sponsored HB2053 – Creating tax credits for private land on the border to support property owners dealing with illegal immigration impacts

Fighting the Fentanyl Crisis

Representative Carter understands that border security and the fentanyl crisis are inseparable. She voted YES on SB1621 to enhance sentences for narcotic drug deaths, ensuring dealers whose drugs kill Arizonans face serious consequences.

The cartels flooding America with fentanyl aren’t just criminals—they’re terrorists destroying families and communities. Representative Carter’s support for designating them as terrorist organizations reflects the seriousness of this threat.

A Balanced Approach

Representative Carter rejects false choices: “Legal immigration has long been a source of strength for America and deserves its own updating, but nothing meaningful will succeed until illegal immigration is largely ended.”

She supports legal immigration while insisting that Arizona enforce its laws and secure its border first—a common-sense position that protects both Arizona communities and those who follow the legal immigration process.

Protecting Children and Parental Rights in Education

As a mother and lifelong Arizonan, Representative Carter is committed to protecting children from radical ideologies and ensuring parents maintain control over their children’s education.

Clear Principles on Parental Rights

“I’m committed to protecting our children from radical left-wing agendas that seek to impose harmful ideologies on kids,” Representative Carter told Arizona Capitol Times. “I firmly believe parents should have the final say in matters regarding their children’s education.”
She elaborates: “I will work tirelessly to safeguard the innocence and well-being of our children, defending their right to a traditional upbringing free from uninvited ideological influence.”

Legislative Action for Parents and Students

• Sponsored HB2375 – Establishing a fifteen-day deadline for special education evaluations under IDEA, addressing delays that harm children with disabilities (vetoed by Governor Hobbs, despite the bill protecting vulnerable children)
• Voted YES on HB2867 – Prohibiting antisemitism in public schools to protect Jewish students from hatred
• Voted YES on HB2610 – Addressing school district board member and superintendent relations to improve school governance
• Co-sponsored HB2700 – Addressing academic standards in social studies and geography (vetoed by Governor Hobbs)
• Co-sponsored HB2167 – Imposing penalties for school district records noncompliance to increase transparency
• Co-sponsored HB2169 – Requiring transparency in school board meetings and expenditures so parents know how their tax dollars are spent (vetoed by Governor Hobbs, who opposes transparency)
• Co-sponsored HB2171 – Providing tuition scholarships for law enforcement families whose children want educational options
• Co-sponsored HB2495 – Addressing funding for full-day kindergarten students

School Choice and Educational Excellence

Representative Carter supports school choice and excellence in schools, believing that parents—not government bureaucrats—should decide where and how their children are educated. Arizona’s leadership in school choice and educational options represents the freedom and opportunity that make our state exceptional.

Keeping Taxes Low for Working Families

As a former small business owner, Representative Carter understands how taxation affects Arizona families and businesses. Her mission includes keeping “taxes low for working families for gas, groceries, and housing” and promoting “small business and our Arizona economy.”

Tax Relief Legislation

• Co-sponsored HCR2021 and HB2766 – Exempting food from municipal taxes (resolution adopted, though the bill died—Representative Carter continues fighting to eliminate taxes on groceries that hurt working families)
• Co-sponsored HB2081 – Income tax subtraction on tipped wages to help service industry workers keep more of their hard-earned money
• Co-sponsored HB2635 – Exempting firearm storage devices from transaction privilege tax
• Voted YES on SCR1004 – Prohibiting taxes on vehicle mileage monitoring to protect drivers from government surveillance and taxation
• Voted YES on HB2704 – For stadium district tax distribution
• Voted YES on SB1496 – For charitable organization tax credits
• Supported HB2009 (her bill) – Vehicle license tax exemption for deployed military personnel

Arizona’s Economic Success Story

Representative Carter understands why Arizona thrives: “Arizona is the hottest job market in the country and the fastest-growing state in the country, because we have cut taxes and regulations and built a state where companies can naturally grow and thrive.”
She’s fighting to maintain the pro-growth, low-tax policies that make Arizona a magnet for businesses, jobs, and families seeking opportunity.

Fighting Inflation Through Fiscal Responsibility

“Inflation is having a devastating impact on the cost of living, making it increasingly difficult for Arizona families to make ends meet,” Representative Carter warns. “Government is driving this problem with massive spending and bad economic decisions.”
Her solution: “Economic policies that promote fiscal responsibility, reduce government spending, and repair our supply chain and manufacturing problems.” She voted YES on all fifteen FY 2025-2026 budget bills, supporting responsible state spending priorities while maintaining Arizona’s fiscal discipline.

Supporting Arizona’s Military Community

Representative Carter’s signature legislative accomplishment—HB2009 providing vehicle license tax exemptions for deployed military personnel—demonstrates her commitment to those who serve our nation.

The bill passed and was signed into law, providing real tax relief to Arizona military families when they’re deployed defending our freedom.
She also voted YES on SB1247 regarding tobacco regulations affecting service members and has consistently supported military and veteran initiatives throughout her term.

Standing Strong on Election Integrity

Representative Carter identifies election integrity as a top priority alongside border security: “We deserve fair, honest, and accurate elections. That isn’t partisan, it is common sense.”

Election Security Legislation

• Co-sponsored HCM2015 – Requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration (adopted, ensuring only American citizens vote in Arizona elections)
• Co-sponsored HCR2013 – Addressing early ballot deadlines and prohibiting foreign money in elections
• Co-sponsored HB2521 – Prohibiting foreign money in elections to prevent foreign interference
• Co-sponsored HCR2060 – To repeal open primaries and restore traditional party primaries
• Co-sponsored HCR2041 – Calling for a convention on congressional term limits
• Voted YES on SB1001 – Regarding early ballot identification and tabulation (voted yes on multiple readings)
• Successfully passed HB2376 – Improving county candidate information in clean elections pamphlets (signed into law)

Common-Sense Goals

“Every Arizonan will benefit from results that are reliable and reported quickly, voter rolls that are cleaned of voters who have left the state or passed away,” Representative Carter explains. These aren’t partisan goals—they’re common-sense measures to ensure confidence in Arizona elections.

Energy Independence and Nuclear Power

Representative Carter made national headlines advocating for Arizona’s energy future with her HCR2022 nuclear energy resolution.

Using gummy bears to illustrate nuclear fuel efficiency, she educated colleagues and constituents: “One of these little pellets, the size of a gummy bear—it equals one ton of coal, 17,000 feet of natural gas or 149 gallons of oil.”

The resolution passed and was adopted, positioning Arizona as a leader in clean, reliable nuclear energy as our population and economy grow.

She also co-sponsored HCR2044 supporting domestic mineral and metal supply (adopted), ensuring America maintains the resources needed for energy independence and national security.

Water Security for Arizona’s Future

Serving on the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee, Representative Carter understands that water is Arizona’s most critical long-term challenge.

She sponsored HB2377 for technical corrections to water resource management and HCR2043 for technical amendments to groundwater management, addressing Arizona’s complex water issues.

She voted YES on HB2091 for assured water supply certificates and YES on HB2638 continuing the on-farm irrigation efficiency program to support Arizona agriculture while conserving water.

Quality of Life and Community Values

Representative Carter has voted consistently to protect Arizona’s quality of life and community values:

• Voted NO on multiple marijuana expansion measures (SB1057, SB1230, SB1555) that would have normalized drug use contrary to community values
• Voted NO on the Axon bill (SB1543) that stripped Scottsdale voters of their referendum rights, defending local control over corporate interests
• Voted NO on housing mandates (SB1529, SB1537, SB1151) that would have overridden local zoning and community planning
• Voted YES on SB1658 making failure to treat animals animal cruelty, protecting Arizona’s animals from abuse

Facing Governor Hobbs’s Obstruction

Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed eight bills Representative Carter supported, blocking conservative policies that would benefit Arizona families:

• Immigration enforcement (HB2099)
• School board transparency (HB2169)
• Special education evaluation deadlines (HB2375)
• Drug-free homeless zones (HB2437)
• Academic standards (HB2700)
• DEI policy restrictions (HB2868)
• Government contract transparency (HB2895)
• Water rights extensions (HB2551)

Despite these setbacks, Representative Carter continues fighting for the policies Arizona families deserve. Her persistence demonstrates that she won’t be discouraged by political opposition when principles and constituents are at stake.

The Fight Continues

Representative Carter’s first-year record demonstrates unwavering commitment to conservative principles and family-friendly policies. She’s delivered results where possible and fought hard where Governor Hobbs has obstructed.
As she continues her work in the legislature, Arizona families can count on her to keep fighting for:
✓ Secure borders and safe communities
✓ Parental rights and educational excellence
✓ Low taxes and economic opportunity
✓ Election integrity and government accountability
✓ Support for law enforcement and military families
✓ Local control and limited government
✓ Arizona values and quality of life

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