Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summarySB 1115 prohibits Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) employees from working remotely as their primary arrangement. The bill directly affects all AHCCCS employees by requiring them to report to the agency's physical worksite regularly, rather than working from home or other remote locations. It defines "work remotely" as having a primary worksite outside the agency's location and mandates that employees not be expected to work remotely on a regular basis. This policy change applies specifically to AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, and amends the state statutes governing the agency.

Maddy summaryHB 2730 extends the existence of Arizona's Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners until July 1, 2030, after which the board will terminate. The bill repeals Section 41-3026.09 and adds a new section (41-3030.22) to set this termination date, with related laws fully repealed by January 1, 2031. This procedural bill directly affects occupational therapists and the state regulatory body by establishing a fixed end date for the board's operations. The change ensures continued oversight of occupational therapy practice until 2030, as required by statute.

Maddy summaryHB 2728 establishes a termination date for Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), ending its operations on July 1, 2030. The bill repeals existing provisions related to DES and specifies that Title 41, Chapter 14 and the new termination section will be repealed January 1, 2031. It applies retroactively from July 1, 2026, meaning the termination timeline affects DES programs starting then. The bill directly impacts DES and the social services, welfare, vocational rehabilitation, and developmental disability programs it administers. This is a procedural change to end the department’s existence, not a continuation of its current structure.

Maddy summaryHB 2429 prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning short-term rentals but allows them to regulate these properties under specific conditions. It requires owners to obtain a local permit (with a $250 max fee), maintain $500,000 liability insurance, provide emergency contact information, and notify nearby neighbors before renting. Cities may also enforce occupancy limits (capping at two people per bedroom plus square footage allowances) and restrict rentals near sensitive uses like sex offender housing. The bill applies directly to vacation rental owners and local governments managing these regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2731 terminates Arizona's regulatory board for physician assistants effective July 1, 2028, with related laws fully repealed by January 1, 2029. The bill directly affects physician assistants and their oversight in Arizona, ending the board's authority to regulate their practice. It applies retroactively from July 1, 2026, meaning the termination timeline began affecting current operations immediately upon passage. This is a procedural bill focused on ending a regulatory structure, not altering practice standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2966 amends Arizona's probation statute to require a minimum $65 monthly fee for most probationers, with exceptions for those unable to pay. The fee funds adult probation services, collected by courts and deposited into a county probation fund. Crucially, the bill prohibits courts from ending probation early for individuals convicted of "dangerous crimes against children" (as defined in AZ Rev. Stat. § 13-705). It applies broadly to all probationers but includes a specific restriction for those convicted of severe child-related offenses. The changes clarify fee collection procedures and reinforce that early probation termination is not permitted for these cases.

Maddy summaryHR 2001 is a symbolic resolution designating March 18, 2026, as "Health Workforce Well-Being Day" in Arizona. It does not create new programs or funding but officially recognizes the state's health workforce challenges, including high burnout rates among doctors, nurses, and other professionals. The resolution urges Arizona officials and health organizations to commit to improving well-being for all health workers, aligning with a national observance established by the National Academy of Medicine. This is a non-binding proclamation focused on raising awareness, not implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4064 amends Arizona law to streamline the formation of municipal improvement districts for specific infrastructure projects, including pedestrian malls, parking facilities, retention basins, and parkways. It allows a governing body to immediately approve such districts if a petition signed by all real property owners (excluding mortgagees) is submitted, skipping standard public notice requirements. This directly affects property owners within proposed districts by simplifying the process for funding and maintaining these shared public improvements. The key change reduces procedural steps when unanimous owner support is demonstrated, shifting funding to either ad valorem taxes or proportional property assessments. The bill focuses on administrative efficiency rather than altering funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 4027 renames Arizona's Loop 202 highway as the "Charlie Kirk Highway" for official records and signage. The bill requires all state documents, records, and transportation department signage to include the new name after enactment, without replacing any existing designations. This is a ceremonial procedural bill with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2437 establishes Arizona’s participation in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure Interstate Compact. It allows Arizona-licensed EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics to practice temporarily in other participating states without obtaining new licenses, while ensuring public safety through standardized requirements. To maintain reciprocity, Arizona must require national registry exams (NREMT), have complaint investigation systems, conduct background checks for new licenses, and share adverse action information with the compact’s commission. This directly affects EMS personnel who work across state lines, including military members and their spouses transitioning to civilian roles. The bill creates a framework for mutual recognition but does not change Arizona’s existing licensure rules for in-state practice.