Rep. Nancy Gutierrez

Maddy summaryHB 2357 requires landlords in Arizona to provide tenants with specific written information at the start of a tenancy, including the name and address of property managers, owners authorized to receive legal notices, and the website for Arizona's residential landlord-tenant laws. It also mandates that landlords include the website address for tenant assistance resources (like azcourthelp.org) or local eviction prevention services in all written notices related to lease violations or eviction proceedings. This bill directly affects landlords (who must provide these disclosures) and tenants (who gain clearer access to legal resources and support). The key change is adding mandatory inclusion of tenant assistance information in eviction-related notices, without altering core eviction procedures or tenant obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 2286, the "Arizona Ban on Scholarship Displacement Act of 2025," prohibits eligible Arizona public universities and community colleges from reducing a student's gift aid (non-loan financial aid) because they receive a private scholarship, except when the gift aid exceeds the student's actual cost of attendance. It directly affects students enrolled in associate or bachelor's degree programs at eligible institutions (like Arizona Board of Regents universities or community colleges) who receive private scholarships from companies, foundations, or nonprofits (excluding university foundations or government aid). The bill requires institutions to consider private scholarship awards separately when determining financial aid, ensuring students retain full scholarship benefits unless the gift aid already covers their full cost of attendance. Key definitions clarify "cost of attendance" (including tuition, books, living expenses) and "gift aid" as non-loan financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 2531 creates a new "community college access and success" special license plate program for Arizona vehicle owners. Community college districts must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state to implement the program. Once approved, vehicle owners can purchase these plates for a $25 annual fee, with $17 of that amount donated to the community college district. The plates will feature a design similar to historic collegiate plates (pre-1993) and may be personalized with an additional fee.

Maddy summaryHB 2337 repeals Arizona laws that prevented cities and counties from enacting their own rent control regulations. This bill removes state-level restrictions on local rent regulation, specifically repealing Sections 33-1329 and 33-1416 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. By eliminating this preemption, the bill would allow municipalities to establish their own tenant protection policies without state interference. The change directly affects local governments and renters in communities that may choose to implement new rent control measures.

Maddy summaryHB 2359 prohibits healthcare professionals from providing conversion therapy to minors under 18, defining conversion therapy as any practice seeking to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill exempts clergy acting in a pastoral role and parents who are healthcare professionals acting as parents, not professionals. It also bans state and federal funds from being used for conversion therapy for minors, including through grants, contracts, or health benefits coverage. The law directly affects licensed therapists, state agencies, and entities receiving public funds by restricting both clinical services and financial support for this practice.

Maddy summaryHB 2161 repeals a prohibition in Arizona law that previously blocked certain greenhouse gas programs. This bill removes a specific restriction (Arizona Revised Statutes Title 49, chapter 1, article 6) but does not create new programs or policies. It directly affects future efforts by state agencies or entities seeking to implement greenhouse gas initiatives that were previously restricted. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on removing the existing legal barrier.

Maddy summaryHCR 2001 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the death penalty in Arizona. If approved by voters, it would add a new section to the Arizona Constitution stating "No person shall be sentenced to death in this state," effectively banning capital punishment for all future cases. The bill also repeals existing constitutional language allowing death sentences (Article XXII, Section 22) and adjusts related provisions about bail and jury trials to maintain constitutional consistency. This amendment would directly affect anyone facing a capital murder charge in Arizona, removing the death penalty as a sentencing option. The proposal requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2162 is a definitional amendment to Arizona's groundwater management law, updating terms like "active management area," "grandfathered right," and "farm unit" in Section 45-402. It clarifies existing terminology used in groundwater regulation but does not create new reporting requirements, measurement systems, or policy changes. The bill directly affects groundwater users, agricultural operations, and water management districts by standardizing how key terms are applied under current law. This is a procedural update to definitions, not a substantive policy shift.