Rep. Ralph Heap

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona's vehicle warranty law by clarifying key definitions. It specifically adds "lessee" (a person renting a vehicle) to the definition of "consumer" covered under motor vehicle warranties, ensuring lessees have the same warranty rights as buyers. The bill also clarifies what constitutes a "used motor vehicle" and a "used motor vehicle dealer," excluding certain transactions like classic car sales or public auctions from these definitions. This change directly affects lessees of vehicles and dealers handling used vehicles, ensuring warranty rules apply consistently to leased vehicles under existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 2575 prohibits public schools, teachers, and administrators in Arizona from teaching, promoting, or requiring students to advocate for antisemitism or anti-Semitic conduct that creates a hostile school environment. The bill bans using public funds for curriculum, training, or materials promoting antisemitism, and protects staff who refuse to teach such material from adverse employment actions. Violations can be reported to school officials, with investigations leading to corrective actions within 30 days, and repeated violations by educators may result in formal reprimands, certificate suspensions, or revocation. The law directly affects public school staff, curriculum decisions, and funding allocations related to classroom instruction.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill (HB 2364) bans mailing, shipping, or delivering abortion-inducing drugs via courier, delivery, or mail services. It makes selling such drugs through these methods a class 5 felony (or class 4 for healthcare workers acting in their job), and receiving them this way a class 1 misdemeanor. The law specifically excludes drugs prescribed for non-abortion medical purposes. It defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any substance used for medication abortion.

Maddy summaryHB 4109 requires Arizona school districts to adopt specific public safety policies. These policies must clearly outline safety procedures, designate the superintendent as the responsible official, and mandate immediate notification to parents, staff, and law enforcement about life-threatening violence or weapons incidents on school property. School superintendents must confiscate weapons used in such incidents and notify police, while prohibiting retaliation against anyone reporting violations. Failure to comply results in felony charges (class 6 or 4, depending on injury) for superintendents or school board members. The bill directly affects school districts, their leadership, and the safety protocols for students and staff.

Maddy summaryHCR 2013 is a symbolic resolution designating June 2026 as "Celebrate Life Month" in Arizona. It urges Arizonans and lawmakers to reflect on the value of human life from conception to natural death and recognize community efforts supporting vulnerable populations. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages public acknowledgment of life-affirming work by organizations and individuals. It was introduced in the Arizona legislature and has undergone initial readings as of January 2026.

Maddy summaryHCR 2016 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish rules for voting centers in Arizona elections. It allows counties to create voting centers (where voters can cast ballots at any location in the county) but prohibits using them "in place of or in addition to" designated polling places. The bill requires county boards of supervisors to approve voting centers through specific resolutions, with emergency centers needing separate board approval for particular election dates. This measure would affect county election administrators and voters by changing how polling locations are designated, pending voter approval.

Maddy summaryHB 4020 enhances Arizona's insurance fraud investigation unit by requiring insurers to report suspected fraudulent claims to the Department of Insurance. It grants fraud unit investigators limited peace officer powers while maintaining confidentiality protections for reports and sources. The bill increases the annual assessment fee insurers pay to fund the unit from $1,050 to $1,350 per insurer. This directly affects all insurers licensed to operate in Arizona, mandating new reporting procedures and increasing their annual costs to support fraud investigations.

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 2993 amends Arizona law to clarify when state agencies can hire their own legal counsel. Typically, agencies must use the Attorney General's office for legal representation, but exceptions allow them to hire outside lawyers if the Attorney General is disqualified (e.g., due to a conflict of interest) or in specific cases like pesticide complaints involving the Department of Agriculture. The bill also requires agencies with their own legal divisions (funded by non-general revenue) to reimburse the state general fund for legal services provided by the Attorney General. This affects all state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety (DPS), by defining their legal representation options and reimbursement obligations.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2042 forbids intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing materials within the state for solar radiation management (modifying atmospheric reflectivity to alter sunlight reaching Earth). It also prohibits public entities like universities or private groups receiving public funds from granting money for developing such technologies. Residents can file complaints with the Attorney General about violations, who will investigate and may seek court orders to stop violations and cover legal costs. The bill directly affects anyone conducting or funding solar radiation management activities in Arizona, including researchers and public institutions.