Rep. Julie Willoughby

Maddy summaryHB 2378 allows individuals previously convicted of juvenile offenses to apply for restored firearm rights after completing probation or juvenile corrections. It specifically requires a 25-year wait for those convicted of dangerous offenses (like arson or burglary), and a 2-year wait for other felonies after discharge. The bill streamlines the process by eliminating court filing fees and directing applications to juvenile or superior courts. This directly affects Arizona residents with past juvenile felony convictions seeking to regain firearm possession rights.

Maddy summaryHB 2113 prohibits displaying most flags on Arizona public property, applying only to state and local government entities (including schools and agencies). The bill allows specific exceptions: the American flag (per federal guidelines), POW/MIA flag, Arizona state flag, tribal flags, first responder flags (with design rules), and service flags like blue/gold star flags. It does not restrict flag displays by private individuals or entities. The law aims to standardize flag usage on government property while preserving recognized symbols.

Maddy summaryHB 2196 requires Arizona public high schools (grades 9-12) with athletic programs to provide accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on campus and at all school sports events starting August 2025. Schools must maintain AEDs in working order and ensure coaches complete state-approved CPR and AED training. The bill allocates state funds to help schools with high poverty rates (50%+ students eligible for free/reduced lunch) purchase AEDs, training kits, and cover required coach training costs. It applies directly to public high schools offering sports, aiming to improve emergency response capabilities during athletic activities.

Maddy summaryHB 2123 would allow certain individuals at risk (including public officials, peace officers, and people with protection orders) to request that their personal information - such as home addresses and full names - be removed from public county records. To qualify, applicants must file an affidavit detailing safety concerns and specific property details; a judge would then review the request and, if approved, block public access to that information for five years. The bill applies to documents recorded by county recorders, such as property deeds, and requires counties to restrict access after court approval. This is pending legislative action in Arizona (currently on the House Consent Calendar). Note: The bill’s title mentions "religious leader," but the text focuses on safety-related confidentiality for a broader group of at-risk individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 2176 strengthens oversight of Arizona health care facilities by requiring the state department to create a public complaint priority matrix showing investigation timelines and levels. It adds a formal dispute resolution process where facilities can challenge deficiency findings within 10 days, with the department providing written explanations for retaining or removing deficiencies. The bill also mandates annual training for surveyors and supervisors to ensure consistent inspections. These changes directly affect licensed health care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living centers, by clarifying complaint handling, inspection protocols, and accountability measures under Arizona Revised Statutes sections 36-424.01 through 36-424.03.

Maddy summaryHCR 2014 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how Arizona's House of Representatives seats are designated and establish an independent redistricting commission. Starting in 2027, each legislative district would elect two representatives whose seats would be labeled "A" and "B" based on the alphabetical order of their names (surname then first name), requiring candidates to run for a specific seat. It also creates a five-member independent redistricting commission with strict rules to ensure political balance (no more than two members from the same party) and requires members to have been registered voters for at least three years without recent political office or lobbying roles. This amendment must be approved by Arizona voters to take effect.

Maddy summaryHCM 2016 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Arizona House of Representatives. It urges the U.S. Congress to support the Palo Verde Generating Station, Arizona's largest nuclear power plant, highlighting its role as a major clean energy source (supplying 70% of Arizona's carbon-free energy), economic contributor ($2.3 billion annual impact), and employer (2,000+ full-time workers). The resolution cites the plant's use of recycled water, lower costs compared to solar, and public support for nuclear energy (56% in a 2024 survey) to make its case. It does not create new policy but requests congressional recognition and support for the facility.

Maddy summaryHB 2826 amends Arizona irrigation district water distribution rules to directly affect irrigation districts and municipal customers within their boundaries. It requires districts to refund water taxes paid by municipalities in years when water was available but not delivered (starting 2025), and prohibits districts from accumulating water credits until all obligated lands and municipal contracts within the district are fully supplied. The bill also mandates equal water distribution during shortages and requires annual reports detailing water availability and delivery. These changes clarify district obligations and create new financial accountability for water service.

Maddy summaryHB 2759 creates "education fundraising special plates" for Arizona vehicle owners, requiring a one-time $32,000 payment from an organization (not individual drivers) to the state department to implement the program. Vehicle owners who choose these plates pay a $25 annual fee, with $17 of that amount going directly to a new education fund for Arizona public schools. The organization paying the $32,000 designs the plates, subject to state approval, and can combine requests with personalized plate options. This program aims to generate ongoing education funding through license plate fees, with the $17 donations deposited into a dedicated education fund established by the bill.

Maddy summarySB 1686 clarifies that the county recorder is the "officer in charge of elections" for Arizona counties, directly affecting county election officials. It updates rules for establishing election precinct boundaries and designating polling places, requiring county recorders to set boundaries by October 1 before elections and follow specific guidelines for combining precincts or using voting centers. The bill also mandates that public schools must provide space for polling places unless principals deny requests with written reasons like lack of space or safety concerns. These changes aim to standardize election administration procedures for county recorders managing polling locations.