The House will start 2022 with nine new members who were appointed to fill spots that opened due to a slew of resignations after the 2021 session. And that means new faces will be heading a couple of powerful committees. 

Since the Legislature adjourned sine die on June 30, six new House members have been appointed to fill the seats of members who resigned or, in one case, died. And three seats are still vacant. 

The legislative game of musical chairs continued this week as supervisors in Maricopa and Pinal counties named three new appointees to fill vacancies in the Arizona House of Representatives.  In Maricopa County, Christian Solorio will take the Legislative District 30 ...