Rep. Rachel Keshel

Maddy summaryHB 2423 prohibits Arizona county boards of supervisors, county recorders, city or town governments, and other election officials from requiring election workers (permanent or temporary) to sign non-disclosure agreements about elections or waive their right to speak publicly about election administration events. The bill directly affects election workers by preventing officials from forcing them to keep silent regarding election processes. It establishes a clear rule that election administration activities cannot be subject to mandatory confidentiality agreements. This is a procedural change to election administration rules, not a substantive policy shift.

Maddy summaryHB 2416 would grant any Arizona citizen the legal right to challenge a government official's unlawful actions in court. The bill directly affects all Arizona residents by giving them standing to sue officials for violations of the law, without requiring proof of personal harm. Its key provision, added to Arizona Revised Statutes, states: "ALL CITIZENS OF THIS STATE SHALL HAVE A RIGHT OF ACTION AND STANDING TO CHALLENGE ANY UNLAWFUL ACT BY ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL." This change would allow citizens to seek judicial remedies for government conduct that violates legal standards. The bill does not define "unlawful act" or specify court procedures, focusing solely on establishing citizens' right to initiate such challenges.

Maddy summaryHB 2417 requires Arizona counties to notify voters when mail or early ballots have signature mismatches or missing signatures, giving them a specific timeframe (3-5 business days after an election) to correct them. It mandates counties to send daily updated lists of affected voters to political parties during the correction period and to publicly post election system logs after voting ends. The bill also creates a voter-accessible early ballot tracking system showing whether ballots were received, verified, or rejected. This directly affects mail and early voters who need to correct signatures, county election officials responsible for processing ballots, and political parties receiving updated voter lists.

Maddy summaryHB 2637 removes two sections of Arizona law that governed the Board of Dispensing Opticians. It repeals Title 32, Chapter 15.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 41-3030.06, eliminating the regulatory framework for dispensing opticians. This repeal directly affects the profession of dispensing opticians and the oversight of their practice in Arizona. No new provisions replace these repealed sections; the bill only deletes the existing legal structure.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 requires that advertisements for prescription and nonprescription drugs on TV, radio, or online must clearly present major side effects and usage restrictions ("major statement") at the same volume, clarity, and pace as the rest of the ad. It prohibits using distracting audio or visual elements that could interfere with understanding these critical health details. The bill directly affects drug manufacturers and advertisers operating in Arizona. If passed, it would mandate that health risks are communicated as prominently as promotional content in digital and broadcast ads.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds specific protections for peace officers who intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) within 30 miles of Arizona's international border. It expands qualified immunity under Arizona law, shielding public employees and contractors from lawsuits for injuries caused during such drone operations unless the officer acted with gross negligence or intent to cause harm. The law explicitly states that drone operators cannot hold officers liable for injuries resulting from these border-related drone interventions. This directly affects drone operators who may no longer pursue legal claims against law enforcement for such incidents near the border.

Maddy summaryHCR 2012 is a proposed voter referendum that would amend Arizona's income tax code to reduce tax rates for most taxpayers. If approved by voters, it would adjust the tax brackets and rates for both single filers and joint filers, lowering the percentage rates applied to taxable income across multiple income tiers. The bill directly affects Arizona residents who file state income tax returns, potentially reducing their tax burden for taxable years beginning after 2021. It is not yet law but requires voter approval to take effect, as indicated by its referendum language and current status in the legislative process (House first/second reading). The bill focuses on modifying existing tax rate structures rather than creating new tax policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2061 gives people the right to demand a jury trial in certain government administrative cases, directly affecting individuals facing government actions like license revocations or fines. It defines "administrative proceeding" as cases where the government sues someone over more than $20 or a significant liberty (e.g., job, freedom), and the case hasn’t already been filed in court. To request a jury, people must file a notice moving the case to superior court (or justice court for small money claims under $10,000). The bill also specifically applies to peace officers facing disciplinary actions that could lead to a suspension longer than one month or termination.

Maddy summaryHB 2057 expands parents' access to their minor child's medical records by requiring health care providers to give parents equivalent access to electronic portals and platforms. It guarantees parents the right to make health care decisions for their children and mandates notification if a crime against the child is suspected (unless it would impede an investigation). The bill directly affects parents of minors and health care entities in Arizona, ensuring parents can access medical records for services not requiring parental consent. It does not override existing laws requiring parental consent for specific medical treatments.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public schools and public libraries in Arizona from referring students or minors to sexually explicit materials without parental consent. It defines such materials broadly to include depictions of sexual conduct, sexual excitement, and ultimate sexual acts, while allowing exemptions for content with serious educational or literary value if parents approve. The legislation also mandates that schools provide alternative assignments for students whose parents do not consent to exposure to these materials. Additionally, it establishes that employees who act with criminal negligence in violating these rules could face felony charges.