Rep. Michael Way

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Arizona doctors to inform surgery patients before their procedure about two blood donation options: donating their own blood beforehand (autologous donation) or having a compatible family member or friend donate blood specifically for their use (directed donation). Doctors must then help arrange the necessary paperwork with blood banks in a timely manner. It directly affects all patients scheduled for surgery in Arizona who may wish to use their own or a designated donor's blood. The law focuses on ensuring patients receive this information early in the surgical planning process.

Maddy summaryHB 2137 creates a new process for property owners to remove occupants from residential properties without a formal eviction lawsuit, directly affecting landlords and occupants in Arizona. Owners or agents can submit a sworn affidavit proving no lease, no recent rent payments, 48-hour notice to vacate, and no ongoing legal disputes, allowing local law enforcement to order removal within 48 hours if the occupant doesn’t leave. Occupants can challenge removals in court by showing evidence of lawful tenancy (e.g., lease, utility bills, payment records), and courts can order reinstatement, damages, and attorney fees if removal was wrongful. The bill also updates criminal trespass laws to clarify penalties for unlawful occupancy and ensures law enforcement can act under this procedure without violating tenant rights under existing housing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2139 updates Arizona's public records laws to clarify and strengthen access for residents. It requires all government agencies (including cities, counties, and state departments) to respond to public records requests within 15 business days, provide an index explaining withheld records with specific reasons, and designate a point of contact on their websites. The bill also establishes clearer appeal paths, allowing individuals denied records to file complaints with the ombudsman or seek court action, and permits recovery of attorney fees for successful requests. These changes directly affect government entities by standardizing response procedures and increasing transparency in record handling.

Maddy summaryHCR 2055 is a voter referendum (not enacted law) proposing that Arizona declare drug cartels "terrorist organizations" under state law and direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address this threat. It defines "drug cartel" as groups engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or terrorism, and states that this declaration does not affect asylum claims under federal law. The resolution cites voter-approved Proposition 314 and findings about border security concerns, including fentanyl trafficking and border crossings by individuals on terrorist watchlists. This measure failed to pass in the June 27, 2025, vote and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHCR 2013 is a proposed law requiring Arizona counties to verify voters' addresses before mailing early ballots and restricting foreign funding in election administration. It mandates that large counties (500,000+ population) require voters to confirm their address each election cycle via mail, phone, or online portal before receiving an early ballot, while smaller counties must do so every four years. The measure also prohibits government election administration from using funds from foreign governments or non-U.S. individuals, requiring vendors to certify annually they receive no such funds and imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations. This referendum failed to pass in June 2025 and would require voter approval to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2133 creates a provisional nursing license pathway for out-of-state nurses moving to Arizona. It allows the Arizona Board of Nursing to issue a temporary license within five business days if applicants hold an active, unencumbered license in another state, pass background checks, and meet residency or employment requirements (e.g., working in Arizona or accepting a job offer). The provisional license is valid for six months and converts to a full license upon meeting standard requirements, unless the board determines safety concerns exist. Veterans and military spouses receive waived application fees under this provision.

Maddy summaryHCR 2021 would require Arizona cities and towns to exempt most food for home or on-premises consumption from municipal sales taxes, prohibiting differential tax rates on specific food items. It sets a deadline of June 30, 2027, for cities to comply, limits tax increases to 2% without voter approval, and bans new food taxes or rate hikes in the 24 months before that date. This affects local governments (cities/towns), food retailers, restaurants, and residents purchasing food, as it standardizes food tax treatment and restricts local tax authority over food sales. The bill also exempts SNAP/food stamp purchases and food packaging from taxation. It requires voter approval for any new food tax or rate increase beyond 2% and applies retroactively to December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 2448 updates Arizona's election rules for voting locations. It allows counties to combine polling places for efficiency, establishes procedures for emergency voting centers during elections (including updated voter registration at these sites), and requires school principals to provide written reasons if denying polling space. The bill also mandates that government-owned buildings be made available for voting locations starting in 2026. These changes directly affect local election officials and voters by altering where and how elections are conducted.

Maddy summaryHB 2867 prohibits public schools, teachers, administrators, and contractors from teaching, promoting, or requiring students to advocate for antisemitism that creates a hostile educational environment. It bans using public funds for antisemitic curriculum, training, or materials, and protects staff who refuse to engage in such activities from adverse employment actions. Violations trigger school-level investigations, with the state board of education imposing disciplinary measures (reprimand, suspension, or revocation of teaching credentials) for repeat offenses by educators. The bill also allows students, parents, or staff to file complaints leading to civil lawsuits seeking damages, with schools barred from using taxpayer funds to cover judgments.

Maddy summaryHB 2928 requires Arizona cities with over 75,000 residents to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family residential lots without special permits or public hearings. The bill mandates cities to permit at least one attached and one detached ADU per lot, with size limits of 75% of the main house’s floor area or 1,000 square feet (whichever is smaller), and requires one affordable ADU (rented to households earning ≤80% of area median income) on lots of one acre or more. It prohibits cities from imposing restrictions like requiring owner-occupant relationships, extra parking, matching architectural styles, or stricter setbacks for ADUs compared to main homes. If a city fails to adopt these rules by January 1, 2025, ADUs will be permitted without limits across all residential zones in that city.