Maddy summaryThis Arizona legislative memorial (HCM 2009) requests Congress to divest the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) electric system. It directly affects approximately 10,000 customers - primarily on tribal and non-tribal lands in Arizona - facing unreliable service, frequent outages, and 40% rate hikes due to the BIA's inability to secure stable power contracts. The memorial proposes transferring the system to neighboring nonprofit utilities (San Carlos Apache Tribe and Gila River Indian Community) to improve reliability and affordability, while also requesting federal funding for necessary system upgrades. The Arizona legislature passed this memorial on March 27, 2025, and transmitted it to Congress for action.
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Maddy summarySB 1102 prevents pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from suddenly removing a prescription drug from coverage for patients already taking it, unless the drug is discontinued. It requires PBMs to provide 60 days' notice before changing drug coverage and establishes a streamlined process for doctors to request continued access to excluded medications. Patients must obtain approval through this exception process to keep using a drug that was previously covered but is now excluded from the formulary. The law applies to all health insurers and PBMs in Arizona, ensuring continuity of care for those on established prescriptions.
Maddy summaryHB 2568 requires Arizona's water department to establish conservation rules for industrial facilities using over 100 acre-feet of water annually (approximately 32,500 gallons per day) by January 1, 2026. These rules must mandate on-site water reuse, recycling, and efficiency improvements in designated water management zones. The bill also prohibits requiring industrial users to obtain a certificate of assured water supply, join water conservation districts, or meet replenishment obligations under existing law. It directly affects large industrial water users in specific Arizona regions, streamlining their compliance with new conservation standards.
Maddy summaryHB 2204 requires developers to obtain either a "certificate of assured water supply" from the state director or a written water service commitment from a designated city, town, or private water company before selling subdivided land in Arizona's active management areas. It directs the state director to designate cities, towns, and water companies with assured water supplies, with cities/towns having contracts for Central Arizona Project water deemed to have assured supply until 1997 (after which renewals require director review). The bill also allows for reduced water demand requirements if gray water reuse systems meet state rules, and exempts certain mineral or industrial developments from the requirement. This primarily affects land developers and local water providers in water-scarce regions of Arizona.
Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) expresses legislative support for allowing for-sale housing developments outside designated water service areas, provided they enroll in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and comply with groundwater rules in Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson Active Management Areas. It directly addresses housing developers and groundwater management districts by affirming that CAGRD's replenishment system enables housing growth without depleting groundwater tables. The resolution cites that CAGRD has supported over 400,000 homes since 1995 and states homeowners are not responsible for Arizona's housing shortage. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law but advocates for policy alignment with existing groundwater management practices.
Maddy summarySB 1128 requires Arizona's air quality agency to consider emissions from other U.S. states and solar radiation effects when updating air quality plans, while explicitly excluding emissions originating outside the United States. It also authorizes Arizona's attorney general to sue the EPA if the agency refuses to approve plans demonstrating Arizona would meet ozone standards without foreign emissions. The bill is based on Arizona's claim that over 80% of ozone pollution in the Maricopa nonattainment area (Phoenix metro) comes from outside U.S. borders. This changes how Arizona factors external pollution into its air quality strategy and provides a legal path to challenge the EPA's interpretation of federal law.
Maddy summaryHB 2725 requires Arizona public schools to display U.S. flags (made in the U.S.) and provide Constitution/Bill of Rights copies (also U.S.-made) in classrooms for grades 7-12, and to set aside time daily for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Schools must notify parents if a student skips the Pledge during this designated time. The bill also mandates a 1-2 minute daily moment of silence at the start of each school day for all grades (K-12), with teachers encouraged to discuss its use with parents but not suggesting specific reflections. Private schools, parochial schools, and homeschools are exempt from these requirements.
Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2681 establishes requirements for physicians prescribing medication abortions. It mandates in-person examinations, pregnancy verification, Rh blood testing, and disclosure of physical/psychological side effects (including bleeding and seeing pregnancy tissue) before providing abortion-inducing drugs. Physicians must also schedule a 7-14 day follow-up visit to confirm the abortion is complete, document efforts to ensure the visit occurs, and provide the patient with the contact information of an associated physician for complications. The bill prohibits mailing or delivering abortion drugs via courier and creates civil liability for violations, allowing patients to seek $5,000 statutory damages plus medical costs and attorney fees. It explicitly states this law does not create a right to abortion or make unlawful abortions legal.
Maddy summaryHCR 2042 proposes amending Arizona's constitution to prohibit state governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, discuss personal race/ethnicity, or participate in training promoting "diversity, equity and inclusion" beyond equal protection under federal law. The amendment would restrict public funding for offices promoting race-based policies and prohibit differential treatment in hiring, admissions, or contracting decisions. If approved by voters, it would take effect on December 14, 2010, applying only to state actions after that date.
Maddy summaryHB 2269 allocates $900,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the state mine inspector's office to fund mine safety measures and upgrade database software. This funding directly supports the state mine inspector's office and Arizona's mining operations by improving safety monitoring and record-keeping systems. The bill specifies that $100,000 of this amount is intended as ongoing annual funding beyond the current fiscal year. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for their intended purpose.