Rep. Gail Griffin

Maddy summaryHB 2378 allows individuals previously convicted of juvenile offenses to apply for restored firearm rights after completing probation or juvenile corrections. It specifically requires a 25-year wait for those convicted of dangerous offenses (like arson or burglary), and a 2-year wait for other felonies after discharge. The bill streamlines the process by eliminating court filing fees and directing applications to juvenile or superior courts. This directly affects Arizona residents with past juvenile felony convictions seeking to regain firearm possession rights.

Maddy summaryHB 2093 amends Arizona law to clarify civil penalties for violations related to subdivided land sales. It sets fines up to $2,000 per violation lot for subdivider or agent misconduct (like violating rules or engaging in unlawful practices), and up to $5,000 per violation for selling/leasing lots without required public reports from the commissioner. These penalties apply to subdivisions created after December 31, 2008, and enforcement actions must begin within five years of discovery. The bill directly affects developers and agents selling subdivided land in Arizona who fail to comply with reporting requirements or engage in prohibited practices.

Maddy summaryHB 2297 allows water providers in Arizona to count groundwater and stored water recovered outside their service area when applying for an "assured water supply" designation. It establishes a specific calculation method: adding 2023 water recovery data, multiplying by 100, then applying a 5% adjustment to new alternative water supplies. The bill requires financial proof for infrastructure construction and limits such designations to 15 years, with restrictions on adding new external water sources later. This directly affects municipal water providers and private companies seeking water supply approvals in Arizona's active management areas.

Maddy summaryHB 2588 would require Arizona's wildlife department to issue landowner permits for taking elk, antelope, oryx, and deer on private lands. It also allows the department to expand permits to other wildlife species through rules, but only if a commission determines the permit is necessary to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and provide hunting opportunities consistent with department rules. The bill directly affects private landowners who may seek permits for wildlife management or hunting. The bill failed to advance in the legislature on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1334 amends Arizona election law to clarify how counties designate polling places and establish emergency voting centers. It allows county election officials to combine precincts, create voting centers (where voters can cast ballots at any location in the county), and set up emergency voting centers during elections if approved by a recorded vote of the board of supervisors. Emergency centers require specific location/hours notices, permit voter registration updates at the site, and allow temporary location changes if centers become unavailable. The bill also requires counties to notify voters 33 days in advance for polling place changes and specifies that schools may deny polling place requests only for valid reasons like lack of space or safety concerns.

Maddy summaryHB 2084 amends Arizona law to allow domestic water improvement districts in unincorporated areas to deliver water through "water hauling" as part of their water systems. It specifically authorizes districts to construct and operate waterworks, including systems for water delivery via hauling, and permits contracting for transportation services within districts. The bill defines key terms like "waterworks" and clarifies that large agricultural lands (20+ acres for commercial farming) may be excluded if owners object. This change directly affects unincorporated communities seeking to establish or expand water infrastructure, particularly where traditional pipelines are impractical.

Maddy summaryHCM 2013 is a Arizona state memorial requesting Congress repeal or amend the federal Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). It argues the EAJA allows tax-exempt nonprofits, particularly environmental groups, to recover excessive attorney fees - even for partial wins or settlements - without net worth limits. The memorial proposes closing loopholes, adding net worth caps for nonprofits, and setting a total fee cap per case. This is a state-level request, not a federal bill, and it failed in the Arizona legislature in February 2025. The EAJA itself remains in effect as a federal law.

Maddy summaryHB 2106 amends Arizona law to clarify the requirements for "supplemental environmental projects" used in enforcement cases. It specifies that such projects must directly address one of three objectives: preventing future violations, reducing harm to public health/environment from the violation, or lowering overall risk from the violation. This technical correction applies to the Department of Environmental Quality when handling enforcement actions. The bill does not create new programs but refines how existing projects must connect to violations. (Note: The bill is in early stages, with only prefiled and first reading actions recorded.)

Maddy summaryHCM 2016 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Arizona House of Representatives. It urges the U.S. Congress to support the Palo Verde Generating Station, Arizona's largest nuclear power plant, highlighting its role as a major clean energy source (supplying 70% of Arizona's carbon-free energy), economic contributor ($2.3 billion annual impact), and employer (2,000+ full-time workers). The resolution cites the plant's use of recycled water, lower costs compared to solar, and public support for nuclear energy (56% in a 2024 survey) to make its case. It does not create new policy but requests congressional recognition and support for the facility.

Maddy summaryHB 2832 allocates $10 million from the state general fund for Graham Community College to construct a student housing facility, with funds designated for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. The bill exempts these appropriations from standard expiration rules under Arizona law until June 30, 2029, ensuring the funds remain available for the project. This directly affects Graham Community College District by providing dedicated funding for student housing infrastructure. The key mechanism ensures consistent financial support for construction without risk of the funds lapsing before completion.