Rep. Quang Nguyen

Maddy summaryHB 2393 prohibits selling or giving tobacco products, alternative nicotine products (like e-cigarettes), vapor products, or related paraphernalia (e.g., hookahs) to anyone under 21 in Arizona. Minors who buy, possess, or falsely claim age to obtain these items face petty offenses with fines starting at $100 or 30 hours of community service. Businesses violating the law face escalating penalties: first violations incur $500-$750 fines plus mandatory education, while repeat offenses can lead to misdemeanor charges, $10,000 fines, or even felony convictions with sales bans. The law exempts religious use of shisha and gifts not intended for minor use.

Maddy summaryHB 2225 allocates $10 million from Arizona's general fund to Yavapai County for the construction costs of a northern Arizona regional training academy. The funds are exempt from standard expiration rules, ensuring they remain available until June 30, 2029, to complete the project. This bill directly affects Yavapai County, which will use the money to develop the facility. The legislation focuses solely on funding the academy's physical infrastructure, with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHCR 2026 would allow individuals convicted of personal possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia to receive probation instead of immediate jail time, requiring participation in drug treatment or education programs. It mandates that courts place offenders on probation with treatment as a condition, and they must pay for programs based on their ability to pay. Exceptions include those convicted of violent crimes, three or more prior drug possession offenses, refusal to participate in treatment, or offenses involving methamphetamine or fentanyl (without a valid medical prescription). This proposal must be approved by Arizona voters to become law, as it is structured as a referendum measure.

Maddy summaryHB 2432 appropriates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for Yavapai College's health sciences division during fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds are specifically designated for the college's health sciences programs and are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules until June 30, 2030. This means the college can use the full amount without it expiring before 2030, providing longer-term financial certainty for these programs. The bill directly affects Yavapai College and its health sciences division by securing dedicated funding for their operations. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation and spending timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 2761 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to conduct an infrastructure study focused on traffic improvements along Cornville Road. This bill directly affects Cornville Road residents and commuters by funding an assessment of potential traffic solutions. The key provision is the allocation of funds specifically for ADOT to analyze infrastructure needs on this road segment, with no implementation of changes required. As a procedural funding measure, it does not enact policy but enables a future study.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for threatening or harassing public officials in Arizona. It classifies threatening or intimidating a public official (or their family) as a felony, increasing penalties from misdemeanors to Class 3 or Class 6 felonies depending on the circumstances, such as retaliation for reporting crime. It also specifies that harassment targeting public officials - like filing false liens or making repeated false reports - becomes a Class 5 felony, while standard harassment remains a misdemeanor. The law directly affects public officials, employees, and their families by imposing stricter consequences for targeted threats or harassment against them.

Maddy summaryHB 2431 appropriates $15 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to build a consolidated elections facility in Yavapai County. The state funds are conditional: Yavapai County must provide a 50% matching contribution toward the facility's total capital costs. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapsing rules until June 30, 2029, ensuring the funds remain available for the project. This bill directly affects Yavapai County by providing state funding for a centralized election operations facility.

Maddy summaryHCR 2055 is a voter referendum (not enacted law) proposing that Arizona declare drug cartels "terrorist organizations" under state law and direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address this threat. It defines "drug cartel" as groups engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or terrorism, and states that this declaration does not affect asylum claims under federal law. The resolution cites voter-approved Proposition 314 and findings about border security concerns, including fentanyl trafficking and border crossings by individuals on terrorist watchlists. This measure failed to pass in the June 27, 2025, vote and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2605 amends Arizona law to establish a dedicated telecommunications fund managed by the Department of Administration. The fund collects money from legislative appropriations, grants (non-dedicated), fees for telecom services, asset sales, and payments from agencies using the telecom program. It requires the Department to create an annual report detailing all fund sources, spending, and future plans, which must be posted on the department's website. This bill directly affects the Department of Administration (as fund manager) and all state agencies using telecom services (as fund contributors). The key change is mandating transparent, publicly accessible reporting on fund usage.

Maddy summaryHB 2307 amends Arizona's emergency interception law to clarify procedures for law enforcement during immediate life-threatening situations. It allows the attorney general, county attorney, or their designee to authorize wire, electronic, or oral communication interceptions without a court order when death or serious injury is imminent. Law enforcement must then apply for a court order within 48 hours, and if denied or not obtained, the interception must stop immediately with intercepted communications inadmissible as evidence. This directly affects law enforcement agencies and individuals whose communications may be intercepted under these emergency conditions.