Rep. Justin Wilmeth

Maddy summaryHB 2266 is a technical correction to Arizona law that clarifies procedures for wage boards. It amends Section 23-318 to specify that wage board chairmen must personally sign subpoenas, which will have the same legal effect as subpoenas issued by superior courts. The bill also states that enforcement of these subpoenas occurs in the superior court of the county where the subpoena is issued. This change streamlines existing administrative processes without altering wage board powers or creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2267 amends Arizona law to update privacy policy requirements for state agency websites. It requires all state agencies operating public websites to include a clear privacy policy statement disclosing seven specific practices: the services offered, information collected online, user choices for transactions, how data is used, disclosure to third parties, third-party data collection on agency sites, and security measures. This directly affects all Arizona state agencies with public websites, mandating transparent disclosure of their online data handling practices. The bill does not create new policies but clarifies existing requirements for agency website transparency. It is a procedural update to Arizona Revised Statutes § 18-202.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 2264) makes a technical correction to Arizona law regarding funding for youth sports facilities. It clarifies that when monthly distributions to the "youth and amateur sports facilities account" fall short (as defined in existing law), funds must be transferred from a designated reserve to cover the deficiency. The bill does not change funding levels or create new programs - it only fixes wording in the statute to ensure proper money flow. This procedural adjustment affects how state funds are managed for sports facility purposes, but does not directly impact residents or new policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 2265) is a technical correction to Arizona law regarding revenue bond authority. It amends Section 30-221 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify that an authority may issue bonds for transmission lines or facilities "independently or in conjunction with any other optional or alternative plans provided in this chapter." The change modifies the existing statutory language without altering the substance of bond issuance rules or creating new policy. It directly affects entities authorized to issue revenue bonds under this statute but does not change who may use this financing method or the types of projects eligible.

Maddy summaryHCR 2013 is a proposed law requiring Arizona counties to verify voters' addresses before mailing early ballots and restricting foreign funding in election administration. It mandates that large counties (500,000+ population) require voters to confirm their address each election cycle via mail, phone, or online portal before receiving an early ballot, while smaller counties must do so every four years. The measure also prohibits government election administration from using funds from foreign governments or non-U.S. individuals, requiring vendors to certify annually they receive no such funds and imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations. This referendum failed to pass in June 2025 and would require voter approval to become law.

Maddy summaryHCR 2021 would require Arizona cities and towns to exempt most food for home or on-premises consumption from municipal sales taxes, prohibiting differential tax rates on specific food items. It sets a deadline of June 30, 2027, for cities to comply, limits tax increases to 2% without voter approval, and bans new food taxes or rate hikes in the 24 months before that date. This affects local governments (cities/towns), food retailers, restaurants, and residents purchasing food, as it standardizes food tax treatment and restricts local tax authority over food sales. The bill also exempts SNAP/food stamp purchases and food packaging from taxation. It requires voter approval for any new food tax or rate increase beyond 2% and applies retroactively to December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 2448 updates Arizona's election rules for voting locations. It allows counties to combine polling places for efficiency, establishes procedures for emergency voting centers during elections (including updated voter registration at these sites), and requires school principals to provide written reasons if denying polling space. The bill also mandates that government-owned buildings be made available for voting locations starting in 2026. These changes directly affect local election officials and voters by altering where and how elections are conducted.

Maddy summaryHB 2779 amends Arizona law to clarify procedures for taking juveniles into temporary custody and establishes training for school security personnel. It requires peace officers to notify a juvenile’s parents, guardian, or custodian (unless safety is at risk) when taking a juvenile into custody for alleged misconduct, and mandates explaining juvenile Miranda rights in understandable language. The bill also creates a new training program for school law enforcement officers and security staff, requiring completion within one month of starting a school-related role (or presenting a valid certificate if completed within two years). These changes apply to all school districts and charter schools, with the training requirement effective June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects juveniles, their families, law enforcement officers, and school security personnel.

Maddy summaryArizona's HCR 2041 is a state resolution requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V to propose term limits for U.S. House and Senate members. It asks other states with similar applications to combine their efforts to meet the two-thirds state requirement for such a convention. If Congress fails to act, Arizona and other participating states would proceed with their own convention to draft term limits. This resolution does not create new law but seeks to restart a state-led process for constitutional change, targeting federal congressional representation.

Maddy summaryHB 2679 establishes a new framework for Arizona public power entities (like municipal utilities) to finance infrastructure upgrades by issuing "Transition Bonds." These bonds are secured by future customer payments called "Financing Charges," which become nonbypassable fees added to all customers' utility bills until the costs are fully recovered. The bill creates specific definitions for terms like "Financing Charges," "Qualified Special Purpose Entity," and "Transition Bonds," ensuring these payments cannot be avoided regardless of the customer's service provider or asset ownership. This mechanism allows public power entities to shift financing costs to customers over time rather than relying solely on traditional rate increases.