Rep. Teresa Martinez

Maddy summaryHB 2085 prohibits physicians and health professionals in Arizona from providing or referring minors under 18 for gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, or surgery. The bill allows exceptions for minors with specific medical conditions, such as disorders of sex development, or for treating infections or injuries caused by prior gender transition care. It bans public funding for such procedures in state facilities, government-employed providers, or state health insurance programs. Violations may lead to professional discipline, private lawsuits for damages, or enforcement actions by the attorney general.

Maddy summaryHB 2112 creates a new "Conservative Grassroots Network" special license plate option in Arizona. To implement this, a single entity must pay the state $32,000 upfront, design the plate (subject to state approval), and the plate will carry an annual $25 fee. Of that $25, $17 annually goes directly to a dedicated "Conservative Grassroots Network special plate fund" administered by the state. This program affects Arizona vehicle owners who choose this plate option and provides funding to the named organization through plate fees. The bill does not alter standard license plate rules but adds this specific special plate category with defined funding mechanics.

Maddy summaryHB 2106 clarifies how Arizona counties can levy a transportation excise tax approved by voters. It sets a maximum tax rate (up to 20% of existing business tax rates) and specifies where collected revenue must go: counties with over 400,000 residents deposit funds into a regional transportation fund, while smaller counties can choose between that fund or a public transportation authority fund. The tax applies to business transactions, electricity, and natural gas use, and must fund transportation projects in the county. This bill modifies existing tax collection rules but does not create new taxes - only defines how existing voter-approved county taxes operate.

Maddy summaryHR 2006 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives honoring Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and admirers while recognizing her founding role in Childhelp and her decades of work advancing child welfare programs, including establishing the first national child abuse hotline and advocacy centers. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp organization. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2304 allocates $41,384,400 from Arizona's state general fund for transportation projects in fiscal year 2026-2027. It directly funds 52 specific infrastructure improvements across 25 cities, counties, and tribal nations, including road reconstructions (e.g., Bullhead City's Baseline Road), bridge replacements (e.g., Globe's Pinal Creek Bridge), trail projects (e.g., Lake Havasu City's State Route 95 Multi-Use Trail), and pedestrian safety upgrades (e.g., Clarkdale's Broadway Street). The bill provides no new policy changes but authorizes state funding for pre-approved local projects. This is a routine appropriations measure, not a substantive legislative policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2074 amends Arizona law to criminalize most partial-birth abortions, classifying them as a class 6 felony for physicians who knowingly perform them. The bill requires all medical personnel (including nurses and technicians) with direct knowledge of such procedures to report them to county attorneys or face a class 2 misdemeanor charge. It eliminates the previous exception for "life-threatening conditions," stating advances in medicine make such abortions never medically necessary, and allows civil lawsuits by fathers or maternal grandparents for damages. The law explicitly states women receiving the procedure face no criminal or civil liability. This proposed legislation directly affects physicians, medical facilities, and healthcare workers in Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 4088 requires motor carriers transporting agricultural commodities (like produce, livestock, or feed) for intrastate commerce in Arizona to maintain liability insurance covering emergency towing and recovery services. If a towing operator isn't paid for these services (directed by law enforcement), they can place a lien on the commercial vehicle and the transported commodities, which must be recorded with the Secretary of State. The bill excludes farm-to-field operations, farmer self-hauling, and non-commercial vehicles. It defines "agricultural commodity" broadly and "emergency towing" as services performed under law enforcement direction. The bill failed to pass on February 17, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4135 creates a new child care tax credit for Arizona taxpayers with children under five who use certified child care providers. The credit provides $2,000 per child for families with federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less, and $1,000 for incomes between $75,000 and $150,000 annually. A total of $15 million in credits is available each year on a first-come, first-served basis, with excess credits paid as refunds. The credit applies to tax returns filed for 2026 and later, supporting working families seeking quality early childhood care.

Maddy summaryHCR 2061 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit individuals holding dual citizenship from serving in Arizona state office. It would amend the state constitution to require all state legislators and other elected officials (as listed in Article V, Section 1) to be U.S. citizens at the time of election, explicitly barring those with dual citizenship from eligibility. This change would directly affect candidates running for state legislative seats and other state offices requiring U.S. citizenship. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election after being submitted by the Secretary of State, as it is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings in February 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2956 allows commercial lessees of Arizona state trust lands (excluding solar/wind energy leases) to apply to purchase their leased parcels. The state land commissioner must hold a public auction for these parcels within 90 days of receiving an application, selling to the highest bidder. Lessees may apply for multiple parcels at once, and the auction process continues if a lease expires or is renewed during the 90-day window. The bill expires on December 31, 2027, and does not affect renewable energy leases.