Rep. Gail Griffin

Maddy summaryHB 2147 creates a new landowner permit program allowing private landowners in Arizona to take deer on their own property under specific conditions. The department must issue these permits only when the wildlife commission determines they are needed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and provide hunting opportunities, as defined by department rules. The bill also sets a hard limit: landowner permits for deer cannot exceed 10% of the total annual deer hunting tags distributed through the general lottery. This policy directly affects private landowners seeking to manage deer populations on their land while maintaining broader hunting access.

Maddy summaryHB 2023 requires sellers of five or fewer non-subdivided land parcels in unincorporated Arizona counties to provide buyers with a written disclosure affidavit at least seven days before closing. The affidavit must detail specific property conditions, including legal access, floodplain status, water source type (e.g., well or hauler), septic system details, and utility availability. Buyers gain a five-day right to cancel the sale if issues are disclosed. This law directly affects rural land sellers and buyers in unincorporated areas, aiming to standardize pre-transfer disclosures for transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 2052 requires Arizona's groundwater management director to establish a 2020-2025 management plan for active groundwater areas. It directly affects municipal water providers (cities, towns, private companies), requiring them to limit water loss in distribution systems to 8% or less of total water entering the system. The bill also allows adjustments to agricultural irrigation water usage limits - reducing them by up to 5% for farms in similar conditions - but prohibits reductions below a minimum threshold. Additionally, it creates a process for some farmers with historical groundwater rights to seek exemptions if their usage prevents groundwater loss or waterlogging.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets an end date for Arizona's State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, terminating its operations on July 1, 2034. It directly affects veterinarians licensed in Arizona and the board itself, as it ends the board's authority to regulate veterinary practice. Key provisions include repealing existing board authority (Section 41-3026.02) and the new termination section (41-3034.02), with related laws repealed on January 1, 2035. The bill does not change current veterinary licensing rules but establishes a fixed end point for the board's existence.

Maddy summaryHB 2148 establishes rules for Arizona to handle federal funds that the state can spend with flexibility (like block grants or broad-purpose funds). It requires state agencies to track these funds separately in accounting systems and ensures the legislature retains control over how they are used. The bill mandates that appropriations specify spending purposes and allows lump-sum budgets for unexpected funds, with agency proposals reviewed by the legislative budget committee. If actual funds received differ from appropriations, spending is adjusted proportionally to match the available amount.

Maddy summaryHB 2101 amends Arizona's water management statute to clarify and expand the director's authority for groundwater and surface water oversight. It directly affects the state's water director and agencies by authorizing them to develop management plans, investigate water resources, acquire water rights, and coordinate with other entities like the Department of Environmental Quality. Key provisions include enabling the director to form plans for groundwater conservation, collect data on water basins, contract for imported water, and collaborate with federal agencies and Mexican authorities on border water planning. The bill does not create new regulations but updates existing powers to improve water resource management coordination. This is a procedural amendment to the state's water code, not a new policy requiring funding or implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2097 sets a limit of six acre-feet of groundwater per acre annually for irrigation on land legally irrigated between 1975-1980 (in initial areas) or during the five years before a designated area's creation (in subsequent areas). Landowners using groundwater from non-exempt wells who exceed this limit face a $150 penalty per acre, and all users must install approved measuring devices and submit annual reports by March 31. The bill exempts correctional facilities from the six-acre-foot limit if they irrigate up to ten acres for inmate work programs producing food, provided they notify water authorities in advance.

Maddy summaryHB 2094 allows Arizona's Department of Water Resources to review pending applications for "certificate of assured water supply" in the Phoenix Active Management Area (submitted between 2021-2023 but not yet approved). It requires municipal water providers to calculate and assign 25% of their annual excess groundwater deliveries as long-term storage credits to the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. This assignment reduces the provider's annual replenishment tax obligation and continues as long as the land retains groundwater replenishment requirements. The bill expires December 31, 2028, and applies only to applications supported by specific historical groundwater models.

Maddy summaryHB 2030 establishes a state fund to support voluntary water conservation programs in Arizona. The fund provides grants for projects like rainwater harvesting systems, drought-resistant landscaping, groundwater recharge initiatives, and educational programs teaching water efficiency. It directly affects water users, local governments, and communities implementing these conservation measures by offering financial support for specific, practical water-saving efforts. The bill outlines clear, concrete uses for the funds without specifying new regulations or mandatory requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2024 is a definitional bill that amends Arizona law to clarify terms related to water supply development, including "water supply development" and "snowpack augmentation." It establishes specific definitions for terms like "imported water," "water-related facilities," and "water provider" to guide future water infrastructure projects. The bill specifically includes "snowpack augmentation" as one example of a water supply development purpose under Title 45, Chapter 9. This bill does not create new programs or funding but provides standardized terminology for legislative and administrative use. It is currently pending in the Arizona legislature with no enacted provisions.