Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summaryHB 2309 prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning or broadly restricting vacation rentals and short-term rentals. It allows local governments only to regulate based on specific health/safety concerns, zoning, noise, or nuisance issues, and requires owners to obtain a permit with limited fees ($250 max), provide emergency contact info, notify nearby neighbors, and maintain $500,000 liability insurance. The bill directly affects short-term rental property owners and local governments by standardizing rules and limiting local regulatory power. It also mandates cities to process permits within seven business days and prohibits denials except for specific violations like false information or felony convictions.

Maddy summaryHB 2142 requires all new or majorly renovated state buildings (costing $250,000+ in renovation) to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) starting July 1, 2003. It directly affects state-owned buildings undergoing construction or significant upgrades, such as government offices or facilities. The bill mandates that annual capital budgets include funding for AED placement, with the joint legislative budget committee and governor's office responsible for allocating these funds. This policy change ensures state buildings have immediate cardiac emergency equipment without requiring new funding streams beyond existing capital budget processes.

Maddy summaryHB 2143 is a technical correction to Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-103, updating the language to replace references to the "Arizona water commission" and "state water engineer" with "the director" of the water department. This bill streamlines administrative authority by clarifying that the department director succeeds to all existing water management responsibilities without changing water rights, distribution rules, or policy. It directly affects water management operations under Arizona’s Department of Water Resources but does not alter water allocation or create new requirements. As a purely procedural update, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 2140 is a technical correction to Arizona law that fixes a drafting error in Section 13-3006. It corrects repeated wording ("communication service provider" appearing twice) in the existing statute about unauthorized access to or disclosure of communication contents. The bill does not change the law's substance - it remains a class 6 felony to intentionally obtain or disclose wire/electronic communication contents without authority, directly affecting communication service providers (like phone or internet companies) and their employees. This is a procedural update with no new policy changes or impacts on the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents Arizona cities from banning short-term rentals (like Airbnb) but allows limited local regulations for health/safety, zoning (e.g., noise, property maintenance), and specific prohibitions (e.g., illegal activities). It requires owners to obtain simple permits (max $250 fee), provide emergency contact info, notify adjacent neighbors, and display license numbers. Owners of new accessory dwelling units (built after September 2024) must reside on-site. The law overrides local bans but restricts cities to specific, narrow regulatory powers.

Maddy summaryHB 2131 prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning short-term rentals (like Airbnb) while allowing limited local regulations focused on public health, safety, and nuisance concerns. It permits cities to require permits (capped at $250), neighbor notifications, emergency contact information, $500,000 liability insurance, and display of permit/license numbers on listings. The bill directly affects property owners renting out homes or units for short-term stays, requiring compliance with these specific operational rules. It does not allow restrictions based on rental classification, only on health/safety, zoning, or prohibited uses (e.g., illegal activities).

Maddy summaryHCR 2013 is a proposed law requiring Arizona counties to verify voters' addresses before mailing early ballots and restricting foreign funding in election administration. It mandates that large counties (500,000+ population) require voters to confirm their address each election cycle via mail, phone, or online portal before receiving an early ballot, while smaller counties must do so every four years. The measure also prohibits government election administration from using funds from foreign governments or non-U.S. individuals, requiring vendors to certify annually they receive no such funds and imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations. This referendum failed to pass in June 2025 and would require voter approval to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2133 creates a provisional nursing license pathway for out-of-state nurses moving to Arizona. It allows the Arizona Board of Nursing to issue a temporary license within five business days if applicants hold an active, unencumbered license in another state, pass background checks, and meet residency or employment requirements (e.g., working in Arizona or accepting a job offer). The provisional license is valid for six months and converts to a full license upon meeting standard requirements, unless the board determines safety concerns exist. Veterans and military spouses receive waived application fees under this provision.

Maddy summaryHB 2374 enhances sentencing for individuals convicted of stalking, harassment, or assault when acting as agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations to coerce people into actions like leaving the U.S. or restricting protected activities (e.g., free speech, religious practice). It also criminalizes foreign agents conducting unauthorized law enforcement activities (like surveillance) within Arizona, classifying violations as a class 2 felony. The bill mandates an annual training program for Arizona law enforcement on identifying transnational repression tactics, including digital surveillance and community-targeted threats. These provisions directly affect foreign government/terrorist agents operating in Arizona, local law enforcement, and residents potentially targeted by such repression. The law, signed by the governor on June 25, 2025, focuses on strengthening legal responses to cross-border intimidation campaigns.

Maddy summaryArizona's SB 1109 prohibits foreign principals (including governments, businesses, or individuals from countries identified by U.S. intelligence as posing national security risks) from owning or acquiring most real property in Arizona. Exceptions allow small residential parcels (≤2 acres) for natural persons with valid U.S. visas, provided the property is not near military sites or critical infrastructure. The Attorney General enforces the law, and courts can order the sale of illegally held property, with proceeds distributed to lienholders, the state, and the original owner. The bill directly affects foreign entities from designated countries but exempts existing owners and specific residential purchases meeting strict conditions.