Rep. Quang Nguyen

Maddy summaryHB 2941 amends Arizona law to classify operating a motorcycle in violation of specific traffic rules (sections 28-903 B/C) as reckless driving. This directly affects motorcycle riders who commit such violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses within 24 months. For second or subsequent violations, the law mandates a minimum 20-day jail sentence before eligibility for probation and imposes a one-year license suspension, with a restricted license option available after 45 days of suspension. The bill also requires judges to order license surrender and report convictions to the state department.

Maddy summaryHB 2763 requires cities with over one million residents in Arizona to document and disclose properties within half a mile of state-owned shooting ranges. It mandates cities to record legal descriptions and notify property owners about potential noise and zoning restrictions. The bill also establishes strict procedures for closing state-owned shooting ranges, requiring approval from the Game and Fish Commission, public hearings, the capital review committee, the legislature via joint resolution, and the governor’s executive order. It specifically excludes archery areas, indoor facilities, National Guard sites, and pre-2002 facilities from the definition of "shooting range." This is a procedural bill focused on transparency and closure requirements for state-operated ranges.

Maddy summaryHB 2762 (the "Andy Groseta Act") requires manufacturers, packagers, or retailers of food products derived from cultivated cells (like lab-grown meat) to label their packaging with the specific phrase: "This food product is derived from cultivated cells." This directly affects businesses producing or selling such foods in Arizona. The key provision is a mandatory labeling requirement to inform consumers about the product's origin, using plain language without technical jargon. The bill does not create new restrictions or subsidies but focuses solely on transparent labeling for this emerging food category.

Maddy summaryHB 2279 protects commercial river outfitters operating in Grand Canyon National Park from liability for injuries or deaths caused by inherent risks of river trips, such as rapids or natural hazards. It allows outfitters to require participants to sign liability waivers for ordinary negligence, making these waivers legally binding. However, outfitters remain liable for gross negligence, intentional acts, or willful misconduct. The bill directly affects both outfitters (defined as federally permitted entities offering guided trips) and participants who sign these waivers before embarking on Grand Canyon river trips.

Maddy summaryHB 2417 allows courts to order drivers convicted of specific speeding offenses to install a speed-limiting device on their vehicle instead of facing license suspension. It applies to first-time excessive speeding convictions, drivers accumulating points requiring a one-year suspension, second speeding offenses within 24 months, and minors' first speeding offense. Drivers must pay for installation and maintenance, and device providers must electronically verify compliance (including no tampering) to the state. Failure to maintain the device results in license suspension and a class 1 misdemeanor charge.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HCR 2063), not a substantive bill. It honors Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, founder of Childhelp and a global humanitarian dedicated to child welfare, following her death on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sympathy to her family and admirers, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 2414 is a technical correction bill that fixes a redundant phrase ("communications communication service provider") in Arizona's existing law (ARS § 13-3006) regarding unauthorized disclosure of communication contents. It does not change the law's substance or penalties (which remain a class 6 felony for intentional disclosure without authorization). The bill directly affects the statutory language itself, ensuring precise legal wording without altering who is subject to the law or the scope of the offense. This is a routine legislative clean-up, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.

Maddy summaryHB 2720 requires courts to collect a $200 mandatory assessment from individuals convicted of paying for sex (a specific violation under Arizona law), which cannot be waived. The funds from these assessments flow directly into Arizona’s Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund, established under Section 41-1736. This fund provides money to support programs that assist trafficking victims, aid law enforcement in combating trafficking, and offer public training on identifying trafficking. The bill does not change prostitution penalties but links fines from specific prostitution-related convictions to anti-trafficking initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2557 amends Arizona law to allow individuals convicted of certain offenses to petition courts to seal their criminal records after meeting specific requirements. It directly affects people with felony or misdemeanor convictions who have completed sentences, paid all fines/restitution, and waited set periods (e.g., 10 years for serious felonies, 5 years for less serious ones). Key mechanisms include mandatory victim notification, court review for public safety, and restrictions on how sealed records may be used (e.g., still admissible in future criminal cases). The bill does not change eligibility for voting or candidacy, despite its misleading title, and focuses solely on record sealing procedures.