Rep. Neal Carter

Maddy summaryHB 2119 provides tax relief for owners/operators of certified computer data centers in Arizona, directly affecting new data center projects and their qualified colocation tenants. To qualify, applicants must submit detailed applications showing either $25 million (in low-population counties) or $50 million (in high-population counties) in new investment within five years, or document $250 million in pre-2013 investment for existing centers. The bill establishes a certification process requiring 60-day review timelines, sets a December 31, 2026 deadline for new applications, and allows tax recapture if investment requirements aren't met. It also clarifies that recapture applies only to owners/operators, not colocation tenants, and includes appeal procedures for denied certifications.

Maddy summaryHB 2556 creates "law enforcement support special plates" for Arizona vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, individuals must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state department (not an annual fee), which funds the program. The $25 annual special plate fee includes a $17 contribution to a dedicated law enforcement support fund, with the remaining $8 covering administrative costs. This affects only owners who choose to purchase these specific plates, not all drivers. The plates must be designed by the payer (with state approval) and may be combined with personalized plate requests.

Maddy summaryHB 2316 allows Arizona middle schools (grades 6-8) to offer career technical education (CTE) courses that count toward both 8th-grade promotion and high school graduation. Schools must partner with approved CTE providers like community colleges or state-approved programs, and students must pass courses to earn credit. The bill requires schools to report course offerings and completions annually, with a final report due by 2029, and expires in 2037. It permits CTE districts to fund middle school CTE courses without raising property taxes but prohibits counting middle school students in district enrollment totals.

Maddy summaryHB 2387 prohibits school district officials in districts with over 500 students from holding secondary outside jobs that pay compensation. It specifically targets officials with budget control, procurement authority, or operational leadership roles (including superintendents and CFOs), excluding only district duties or passive investments. The bill allows parents of enrolled students, residents, or others harmed by violations to sue school districts for enforcement. This directly affects top administrators in larger Arizona school districts by restricting their ability to work outside their primary school roles.

Maddy summaryHB 2783 requires labor organizations in Arizona to obtain annual employee votes confirming their status as the exclusive bargaining representative for workers covered by existing collective bargaining agreements. This affects employees in unionized workplaces and their current unions, mandating a formal vote each year to reaffirm representation. The key provision establishes that "recertification" means employees must formally vote to confirm whether they want their current union to continue representing them. The bill does not change union rights or labor standards but adds a procedural requirement for ongoing representation.

Maddy summaryHB 2277 amends Arizona's condominium association laws by clarifying key financial terms in the declaration documents. It defines terms like "common expense lien" (covering unpaid assessments, late fees, and legal costs), "assessment" (periodic payments for shared expenses), and "common expense liability" (how costs are allocated to units). These changes directly affect homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations by standardizing how financial responsibilities and liens are documented in their governing documents. The bill does not create new financial obligations but ensures consistent terminology for transparency in HOA fiscal operations. (This is a procedural definitional amendment, not a policy change.)

Maddy summaryHB 2212 prohibits homeowners' associations (HOAs) and community associations from using association funds to support organizations that engage in lobbying (as defined by Arizona law) or attempt to influence election outcomes. The bill directly affects HOAs and community associations by banning the use of dues or association money for these purposes, overriding any conflicting provisions in their governing documents. Key provisions require associations to stop funding any group that lobbies state lawmakers or campaigns for political candidates, as specified in Arizona Revised Statutes sections 41-1231 and 16-6. This is a policy change restricting how associations can spend member fees, not a procedural or commemorative measure. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, first reading).

Maddy summaryHB 2172 requires all Arizona homeowner association declarations to expire and associations to dissolve by January 1, 2127, or 100 years after the original declaration was recorded - whichever is later. Amendments to declarations or new community creations do not reset the 100-year clock. After expiration, associations must wind up operations, and property owners may later voluntarily reestablish a community under existing law. This bill directly affects all current Arizona homeowner associations with recorded declarations.

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 summaryHB 2704 redirects 82% of certain tax revenues to county stadium districts starting in 2026. Specifically, it directs the state treasurer to transfer these funds annually from tax revenues reported under Section 43-209, subsection D to the county stadium district fund established under Section 48-4231. This allocation applies to tax revenues collected under Title 42, Chapter 5 (transaction privilege tax) and runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2056. The bill directly affects county stadium districts by creating a dedicated, long-term funding source for stadium-related projects and operations.