Rep. Teresa Martinez

Maddy summaryHB 2368 requires inspections of smoke and fire dampers in fire protection systems to follow nationally recognized standards, and allows the state forester and fire marshal to provide certified inspectors to local authorities upon request. The bill prohibits counties from requiring fire sprinklers in single-family homes or duplexes (except for codes adopted before 2009) and blocks counties from using fire apparatus access road requirements to mandate sprinkler installations. These provisions apply to unincorporated county areas and to cities/towns adopting building or fire codes. The bill standardizes inspection practices while protecting homeowners' choices about fire sprinkler installations.

Maddy summaryHB 2213 creates a free online calculator on Arizona's court website to help people understand potential financial outcomes in divorce cases, such as property division, spousal maintenance ranges, and estate planning impacts. The tool provides illustrative, nonbinding estimates based on user input but includes clear disclaimers that it is not legal advice, not admissible in court, and does not create legal rights. It must be available in English and Spanish, meet accessibility standards, display methodology limitations, and direct users to seek legal counsel for specific situations. The calculator will be updated annually to reflect changes in divorce-related laws and cannot retain personal user data.

Maddy summaryHB 2214 creates a new "skin cancer prevention special license plate" option for Arizona vehicle owners. To implement this, a person must pay $32,000 to the Department of Transportation by December 31, 2026, and design the plate (subject to department approval). When purchased, the $25 annual fee includes $17 that directly funds a skin cancer prevention special plate fund. This plate is available alongside personalized plates, with the $17 donation supporting skin cancer prevention efforts. The bill does not change existing plate requirements but establishes a new plate type with dedicated funding.

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 2374 enhances sentencing for individuals convicted of stalking, harassment, or assault when acting as agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations to coerce people into actions like leaving the U.S. or restricting protected activities (e.g., free speech, religious practice). It also criminalizes foreign agents conducting unauthorized law enforcement activities (like surveillance) within Arizona, classifying violations as a class 2 felony. The bill mandates an annual training program for Arizona law enforcement on identifying transnational repression tactics, including digital surveillance and community-targeted threats. These provisions directly affect foreign government/terrorist agents operating in Arizona, local law enforcement, and residents potentially targeted by such repression. The law, signed by the governor on June 25, 2025, focuses on strengthening legal responses to cross-border intimidation campaigns.

Maddy summaryHB 2779 amends Arizona law to clarify procedures for taking juveniles into temporary custody and establishes training for school security personnel. It requires peace officers to notify a juvenile’s parents, guardian, or custodian (unless safety is at risk) when taking a juvenile into custody for alleged misconduct, and mandates explaining juvenile Miranda rights in understandable language. The bill also creates a new training program for school law enforcement officers and security staff, requiring completion within one month of starting a school-related role (or presenting a valid certificate if completed within two years). These changes apply to all school districts and charter schools, with the training requirement effective June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects juveniles, their families, law enforcement officers, and school security personnel.

Maddy summaryHB 2753 modifies groundwater replenishment rules for landowners in Pinal Active Management Area (AMA) served by municipal water providers. It allows municipal providers with an "assured water supply" designation to choose whether to retain or assume their member landowners' groundwater replenishment obligations. If they choose to assume the obligations, they must gradually take on 10% more each year over a decade, starting at 10% in year one, until all obligations are fully transferred. Once fully assumed (within 10 years), the water provider stops reporting to the district for those lands, and landowners no longer owe replenishment requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2700 requires Arizona high school students to meet specific social studies standards for graduation, directly affecting all public high school students in the state. It mandates that geography instruction include "the gulf of America" and adds a civics test requirement: students must correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions (for 2025 graduates) or 70 of 100 questions (for 2026+ graduates) on a test identical to the U.S. citizenship civics exam. Students in grades 7-8 may take the test early to satisfy the requirement without retaking it later in high school. The bill specifies that schools must document only "pass" or "fail" on transcripts for this test, with no other policy changes detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 2679 establishes a new framework for Arizona public power entities (like municipal utilities) to finance infrastructure upgrades by issuing "Transition Bonds." These bonds are secured by future customer payments called "Financing Charges," which become nonbypassable fees added to all customers' utility bills until the costs are fully recovered. The bill creates specific definitions for terms like "Financing Charges," "Qualified Special Purpose Entity," and "Transition Bonds," ensuring these payments cannot be avoided regardless of the customer's service provider or asset ownership. This mechanism allows public power entities to shift financing costs to customers over time rather than relying solely on traditional rate increases.