Rep. Elda Luna-Nájera

Maddy summaryHB 2470 adjusts Arizona legislators' daily subsistence payments during legislative sessions. It replaces a fixed $35 rate for Maricopa County residents with a new system where all legislators receive 100% of the federal per diem rate (including lodging) for non-Maricopa residents, and Maricopa residents get $35 for the first 120 session days. After 120 days, Maricopa residents receive $10 daily, while non-Maricopa residents get 50% of the annual federal rate. The annual rate is set by the Department of Administration using U.S. General Services Administration data, and legislators may opt out of these payments.

Maddy summaryHB 2633 establishes the Arizona Commission on Latino Affairs to address the needs of Arizona's Latino community. The commission consists of nine voting members (seven appointed Latino residents and two non-Latino residents) appointed by the governor, plus non-voting advisors with expertise in education, health, civil rights, social services, and small business. Its key duties include advising the governor on policies affecting Latinos, assisting state agencies with Latino-focused programs, and hosting an annual Latino Legislative Day. The bill also creates a dedicated fund to support the commission's operations, with annual reporting requirements to the governor and legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 2526 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-2160, which previously regulated the mailing of abortion medication. This change removes a specific legal restriction on sending abortion pills by mail within Arizona. The bill directly affects individuals seeking medication abortion services by eliminating this mailing restriction under state law. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHB 2463 repeals Section 36-3604 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which prohibited abortion services provided through telemedicine. This repeal removes a specific legal restriction that previously blocked telehealth providers from offering abortion care in Arizona. The bill does not create new abortion policies but eliminates an existing prohibition on telemedicine for abortion services. As a result, abortion providers could potentially offer telemedicine-based abortion care without violating this statute if the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 2743 repeals a requirement for healthcare providers in Arizona to report certain abortion-related data to the state. It directly affects healthcare facilities and providers who previously had to submit this information under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, chapter 20, article 2. The bill removes this specific reporting obligation by eliminating the referenced statute from state law. This is a straightforward repeal of an existing administrative requirement with no new provisions or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 2806 commits Arizona to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), requiring the state to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the nationwide popular vote. If enough states join the compact to control 270 electoral votes (a majority), Arizona would certify its electors based on the national popular vote winner, not the state's winner. The bill adds a new chapter to Arizona law outlining how member states would coordinate to implement this system, including requiring states to share vote totals and certify electors for the national popular vote winner. This affects Arizona's election process and its presidential electors, but only takes effect once the compact reaches the required threshold of electoral votes.

Maddy summaryHB 2744, titled the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act," establishes a legal right for Arizonans to access contraception and for health professionals to provide it. The bill prohibits any state or local law that singles out contraception services or makes access harder - such as requiring special permits for birth control or restricting where it can be distributed. It also mandates that patients must give voluntary, informed consent for sterilization procedures. This bill does not create new access to contraception but aims to protect existing access by preventing restrictive laws targeting contraceptive care.

Maddy summaryHB 2889 amends Arizona's ESA (Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account) program to clarify eligible uses of funds and enhance transparency. It expands allowable expenses to include therapies for students with special needs, vocational training, assistive technology, and transportation, while requiring parents to use funds only at qualified schools meeting specific safety standards. The bill mandates a new transparency portal for public reporting of ESA fund usage and adds requirements for annual education plans for students nearing age 22 to maintain eligibility. This directly affects Arizona parents and students enrolled in ESAs, ensuring funds are used for education-related expenses as defined by the state.

Maddy summaryThe bill title "HB 2746: abortion; providers; waiting period; ultrasound" does not match the provided bill text, which amends Arizona's nursing board regulations (Section 32-1606, A.R.S.). The text states the board lacks authority to decide scope of practice for abortion (referencing A.R.S. §36-2151) but contains no provisions about waiting periods, ultrasounds, or abortion access. Instead, it details the nursing board's powers, such as licensing, disciplinary actions, and program approvals. This appears to be a mislabeled bill; no concrete policy changes related to abortion are described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 2464 repeals Arizona's Section 36-2160, which previously restricted the mailing of abortion medication. This repeal removes a specific legal barrier that limited how such medication could be delivered via mail. The bill directly affects individuals seeking abortion care and healthcare providers who may use mail to distribute medication. It does not create new policy but eliminates an existing restriction on mailing abortion-related medication. The bill is currently at House First Reading (June 27, 2025).