Rep. Stacey Travers

Maddy summaryHB 2743 amends Arizona law governing homeowners' associations (HOAs) to clarify notice requirements and limit penalties. It requires HOAs to provide detailed written notices when alleging rule violations - including specific rule references, violation dates, and observers - and gives unit owners 21 days to respond via certified mail. The bill imposes $1,000 damages for HOAs failing to remove unlawful provisions after the first written notice, increasing to $2,500 for subsequent notices. It also caps annual assessment increases at 20% without member approval and limits late fees to $15 or 10% of the unpaid amount. These changes directly affect HOAs and their unit owners by standardizing dispute resolution and financial accountability.

Maddy summaryHB 2714 amends Arizona's tax deed sale process to prioritize affordable housing development. It allows counties to sell property held by the state due to unpaid taxes directly to cities, counties, or housing authorities for low-income housing without requiring a public auction, provided a recorded agreement ensures affordability for at least 30 years. The bill also includes streamlined sales to contiguous property owners (for commercial, agricultural, or residential use) and homeowners' associations for common areas. These changes aim to facilitate affordable housing projects by removing auction barriers for eligible properties while maintaining standard procedures for other sales.

Maddy summaryArizona's legislature is formally approving the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a constitutional amendment proposed by Congress in 1972 that would guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex. The resolution states Arizona's ratification of the amendment and directs the Secretary of State to send the approval to federal officials. This action supports the national effort to achieve the required ratification by 38 states (three-fourths of all states) for the ERA to become part of the U.S. Constitution. The bill does not change Arizona law but advances the federal constitutional process.

Maddy summaryHB 2519 appropriates $100 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the existing Water Conservation Grant Fund established under Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-1331. This funding directly supports water conservation programs and projects, including grants for municipalities, water providers, and agricultural entities. The bill creates no new regulations or requirements but allocates state funds to advance existing water conservation efforts. The legislation is currently in early legislative stages, having undergone its first and second readings in the House.

Maddy summaryHB 2527 repeals Arizona Revised Statute § 36-3604, a specific provision in state law. This is a procedural bill that removes an existing legal section without creating new policy. The bill directly affects the statutory code by eliminating this particular section. It does not change any current laws or regulations, as it only removes a previously enacted provision. (1 sentence summary for procedural bill)

Maddy summaryHB 2520 (incorrectly titled "contraception; cost sharing prohibition") actually amends Arizona health insurance contract rules to require coverage for specific preventive services without cost-sharing. The bill mandates that health insurance contracts must cover preventive mammography screening and diagnostic imaging for breast cancer (including digital breast tomosynthesis and MRI) as recommended by medical guidelines, without requiring patient cost-sharing. It also requires coverage for maternity benefits related to legally adopted children under specific conditions (adoption within one year, payment of birth costs, etc.). The bill does not address contraception or cost-sharing for contraceptive services, as its title suggests. This is a coverage requirement for existing health insurance plans, not a new benefit.

Maddy summaryHB 2487 requires publicly traded corporations doing business in Arizona - including those traded on foreign exchanges or owned by publicly traded entities - to file annual disclosure statements with the Arizona Commission. These statements must include specific financial data like Arizona gross income, apportionment factors, tax liabilities, and details on affiliated payments, with filings due within 30 days of Arizona tax return deadlines. Corporations not required to file Arizona tax returns may use an alternative simplified statement reporting gross receipts ranges and reasons for non-filing. The bill establishes a unique corporate identifier to track data consistently year-to-year and mandates revised filings for amended returns or audit adjustments. This applies directly to corporations meeting the ownership or trading criteria operating within Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2742, the Arizona CROWN Act, prohibits employment and school discrimination based on "protective hairstyles" like braids, locks, or twists. It makes it illegal for employers, training programs, and schools (from nursery through postgraduate) to discriminate against individuals due to their hairstyle, race, or ethnicity. The law defines "protective hairstyle" broadly and explicitly ties it to race and ethnicity protections, including historically associated traits like hair texture. This directly affects employees and students in Arizona workplaces and educational institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 2709 limits landlord fees and requires clearer rental disclosures in Arizona. Landlords cannot charge for background checks if renters provide their own credit reports, may not charge more than the actual screening cost, and cannot charge multiple application fees within a year. Landlords must provide written disclosures before tenancy, including all mandatory fees, rent amounts, due dates, and optional costs (like trash valet or smart device upgrades), and include these details in all rental ads and websites. This directly affects Arizona landlords and renters by reducing unexpected costs and increasing transparency in rental agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 2524 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3605, which previously regulated advertising related to abortion services and conception. This procedural bill removes a specific advertising rule governing how abortion-related information could be promoted. It does not create new requirements but eliminates an existing statutory provision. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings as of January 20-21, 2026).