Maddy summaryHB 2095 requires developers to obtain either a "certificate of assured water supply" from the state director or a written commitment from a designated city, town, or private water company before selling subdivided land in Arizona's active management areas. It directly affects land developers and real estate transactions, mandating proof of sufficient water supply for new subdivisions. Key provisions include designating cities/towns/private providers with assured water supply (especially those using Central Arizona Project water), exempting mineral extraction developments, and allowing gray water systems to reduce water demand requirements under specific conditions. The bill title mentions "well depth," but the actual text focuses on water supply verification processes, not well depth regulations. This is a procedural requirement for land sales, not a substantive water policy change.
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Maddy summaryHR 2006 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives honoring Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and admirers while recognizing her founding role in Childhelp and her decades of work advancing child welfare programs, including establishing the first national child abuse hotline and advocacy centers. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp organization. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Maddy summaryHB 4086 requires escrow agents handling real estate sales or transfers to notify Arizona's state real estate department with specific property and owner details, including names, parcel numbers, physical addresses, and contact information. This applies when escrow agents receive sale/inheritance orders, create title reports, or handle title recording as a courtesy. The bill also establishes a voluntary "early alert system" allowing property owners to receive email or text notifications about pending sales. It directly affects escrow companies and property owners by standardizing reporting and adding a notification option. The law aims to improve transparency in property transactions through mandatory data sharing and optional owner alerts.
Maddy summaryHB 2263 creates a permit system for groundwater savings facilities in Arizona, directly affecting water users in designated groundwater zones and facility operators. It requires facilities to deliver non-groundwater water (like Colorado River water) to replace groundwater use on a "gallon-for-gallon" basis, with strict conditions to ensure the replacement is necessary and verifiable. The bill restricts Colorado River water use for replenishment to only permitted facilities owned by specific water districts or located on state/private land. Key provisions include verifying groundwater savings annually through metrics like historic pumping costs and power usage, and ensuring the replacement water was not previously available. This aims to reduce groundwater pumping while standardizing how surface water can substitute for it.
Maddy summaryHB 2757 allows La Paz County to withdraw groundwater from state or local land within the Butler Valley groundwater basin for transportation outside the basin under two specific conditions: (1) for the county, a local political subdivision, or municipal provider's own use, or (2) for sale/lease to a multi-county water conservation district to fulfill its replenishment obligations. The bill also restricts the sale or transfer of land in the basin used for this groundwater transportation to only the state or another political subdivision of La Paz County. This bill directly affects La Paz County, local water providers, and the multi-county water conservation district, focusing on groundwater management within the Butler Valley basin. It is a procedural water rights bill with no current voting record, as it is in early legislative stages (first and second readings).
Maddy summaryHB 2099 establishes a system for crediting stored water to long-term accounts for Arizona water rights holders. It sets specific rules for when stored water qualifies for credits (e.g., water unusable directly, stored during drought planning, or supporting Colorado River contingency efforts), with credit percentages ranging from 50% to 100% based on storage type, location, and purpose. The bill directly affects agricultural, municipal, and mineral extraction water users who store water in designated facilities like groundwater savings areas or managed underground storage. Key provisions include tiered credit rates for effluent storage near parks, restrictions on Colorado River water credits during shortages, and requirements for proving water use substitutions.
Maddy summaryHCR 2061 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit individuals holding dual citizenship from serving in Arizona state office. It would amend the state constitution to require all state legislators and other elected officials (as listed in Article V, Section 1) to be U.S. citizens at the time of election, explicitly barring those with dual citizenship from eligibility. This change would directly affect candidates running for state legislative seats and other state offices requiring U.S. citizenship. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election after being submitted by the Secretary of State, as it is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings in February 2026).
Maddy summaryHB 2934 imposes a tiered fee on individuals or entities transporting groundwater out of specific Arizona counties (including the Harquahala irrigation non-expansion area) to designated active management areas. The fee ranges from $3 to $30 per acre-foot based on the volume transported annually, with adjustments tied to GDP changes. It exempts groundwater from recovery well permits and includes credits for property tax increases from remote municipal land, land donations with groundwater restrictions, or intergovernmental agreements. This bill directly affects agricultural and water users moving groundwater across county lines in targeted regions.
Maddy summaryHB 2027 requires Arizona's water resources director to review the physical water availability (groundwater and stored water) for cities and towns in the Phoenix active management area that have been designated as having an "assured water supply." This review must be completed within 30 days of the bill's effective date. The bill also modifies water rules to allow the director to apply certain water supply regulations to other active management areas, while specifically preventing those rules from applying to Phoenix-area cities already holding an assured water supply designation. The policy directly affects Phoenix-area municipalities with existing water supply designations by mandating a new water availability assessment.
Maddy summaryHB 2961 creates "returning warrior" special license plates for Arizona vehicle owners who pay a $32,000 one-time fee to design the plate. The department issues these plates after receiving the fee, with the plate design subject to department approval. Annual fees include a $17 donation to the "returning warrior special plate fund" (established by this bill), while $8 covers administration. This affects veterans or others who choose this plate option, directing funds to the specified fund rather than general state revenue.