Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summarySB 1535 requires courts to collect a $200 assessment from individuals convicted of specific prostitution offenses under Arizona law (ARS 13-3214), with no waiver allowed. The funds collected flow directly to Arizona’s Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund, established under ARS 41-1736. This fund supports programs that assist trafficking victims, provide law enforcement support, or offer public education on preventing and identifying human trafficking. The bill does not change prostitution prohibitions but directs penalties toward funding anti-trafficking initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2076 establishes Arizona's "Save Our Children School Safety Program" to enhance school safety through employee training and crisis preparedness. It creates a fund to reimburse public and private K-12 schools for employee certification costs (via approved programs) and school safety equipment, while allowing schools to adopt policies permitting certified employees to carry concealed firearms on campus. The bill requires schools to notify law enforcement about firearm-carrying employees, maintains confidentiality of employee training details, and grants immunity to certified staff acting in good faith during emergencies. Schools must report annually on program participation, fund usage, and effectiveness to state officials.

Maddy summarySB 1718 creates "Public Education Foundation special plates" for Arizona vehicle owners. To implement these plates, a donor must pay the state $32,000 upfront, design the plate (subject to state approval), and may combine it with personalized plates. For each plate, owners pay a $25 fee, with $17 of that amount going annually to the Public Education Foundation Special Plate Fund. This directly affects vehicle owners who choose these special plates and fund public education through the annual $17 donation. The bill does not change standard plate requirements or voting records.

Maddy summaryHB 2593 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the University of Arizona to operate perinatal and pediatric psychiatry access lines during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports the University of Arizona's program providing mental health support for pregnant individuals, new mothers, and children. The bill establishes a dedicated funding stream to cover direct operational costs of these specialized access lines. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for the intended purpose.

Maddy summaryHB 2725 prevents AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) from requiring patients to switch from non-opioid pain medications to opioids when a doctor prescribes a non-opioid for chronic or acute pain. It also prohibits stricter coverage rules - like more difficult prior authorization or step therapy - for non-opioid pain drugs compared to opioid alternatives. The bill directly affects AHCCCS members prescribed pain medication and their healthcare providers. Key provisions mandate equal treatment in coverage policies for clinically appropriate non-opioid and opioid pain drugs. This bill is pending in the Arizona legislature after its first reading in January 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 2006 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives honoring Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and admirers while recognizing her founding role in Childhelp and her decades of work advancing child welfare programs, including establishing the first national child abuse hotline and advocacy centers. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp organization. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2200 appropriates $36 million from Arizona's state general fund for the town of Chino Valley to develop a design concept report for widening State Route 89 between Road 5 North and Road 3 North. The town must first secure $1 million in non-state matching funds (from gifts, grants, or donations) before receiving the state allocation. This bill solely funds the initial planning phase of the project and does not authorize construction. It directly affects Chino Valley residents and local transportation planning by providing conditional state funding for a specific roadway improvement study.

Maddy summaryHB 2201 appropriates $8,025,600 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund road projects. The funds will be distributed by the Department of Transportation to the city of Sedona specifically for construction and improvements at State Route 89A intersections with Forest Road and Ranger Road. This bill directly affects Sedona's infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for these local road projects.

Maddy summaryHB 2304 allocates $41,384,400 from Arizona's state general fund for transportation projects in fiscal year 2026-2027. It directly funds 52 specific infrastructure improvements across 25 cities, counties, and tribal nations, including road reconstructions (e.g., Bullhead City's Baseline Road), bridge replacements (e.g., Globe's Pinal Creek Bridge), trail projects (e.g., Lake Havasu City's State Route 95 Multi-Use Trail), and pedestrian safety upgrades (e.g., Clarkdale's Broadway Street). The bill provides no new policy changes but authorizes state funding for pre-approved local projects. This is a routine appropriations measure, not a substantive legislative policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2080 requires Arizona municipalities with territory near military airports or facilities (as defined in §28-8461) to consider land use compatibility with military operations as a "matter of statewide concern" when adopting or amending general plans. It mandates written public participation procedures, including broad dissemination of proposals, written comment opportunities, and public hearings, with additional hearings required in larger cities (over 25,000 residents). The bill also requires municipalities to consult with military airports, adjacent jurisdictions, planning agencies, and the Attorney General (for plans affecting military noise zones) before adopting or amending general plans. These changes apply directly to municipalities near military installations and aim to coordinate land use planning with military operations.