Rep. Mariana Sandoval

Maddy summaryHB 2219 establishes a 75-foot buffer zone around polling places and ballot receptacles where electioneering - such as campaigning, displaying political materials, or attempting to influence voters - is prohibited. The bill requires clear signage at each polling location and mandates that voters leave the zone after casting ballots, while allowing election officials, appointed political party representatives, and authorized challengers to remain within it. It bans photography/videography in the zone and classifies violations (like interfering with voters or trying to sway votes) as class 2 misdemeanors. This law directly affects voters, election workers, political party representatives, and anyone near polling places during voting hours.

Maddy summaryHB 2217 expands Arizona's anti-discrimination law to explicitly protect against bias in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, and other protected classes. It prohibits businesses from denying services or facilities in public spaces (like restaurants, hotels, or retail stores) based on these characteristics and requires new or fully renovated public restrooms to be designated gender-neutral. The bill updates definitions to clarify terms like "gender identity and gender expression" and specifies that reasonable accommodations aren't required for certain disability-related scenarios. This law applies directly to all businesses operating in public accommodations across Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2218 authorizes Arizona's Secretary of State to create a mobile communications platform for election workers, including poll workers, drivers, warehouse staff, and voter registration personnel. The bill requires a pilot program in one or more counties using $200,000 in state funds (fiscal year 2026-2027), with counties offered the platform at reduced or no cost. The platform is designed to improve communication among election staff during operations, and the program expires December 31, 2027. This bill directly affects election administrators and workers across participating counties during the pilot phase.

Maddy summaryHB 2220 requires Arizona counties to provide accessible voting devices at every polling place that meets federal standards for voters with disabilities. These devices must be programmed to display all available ballot styles regardless of the polling location, ensuring consistent access. The bill also mandates durable, private voting booths and requires election officials to inspect equipment before sealing it for use. This directly affects voters with disabilities and election administrators by standardizing accessibility requirements for voting technology.

Maddy summaryHB 2317 amends Arizona law to prohibit cities and towns from banning "cruising," defined as repetitive driving past the same location without a destination within a specific time period. The bill directly affects local governments by preventing them from enacting or enforcing ordinances that target this type of driving behavior. It updates Section 28-626 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to explicitly state that local authorities "shall not enact or enforce an ordinance... that prohibits cruising." This change ensures uniform traffic laws statewide, allowing cities to create other non-conflicting traffic regulations but not to ban cruising through local ordinances. The bill does not create new penalties or alter other traffic enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 2354) amends Arizona's tax confidentiality rules (ARS § 42-2003) to clarify when the state tax department may disclose taxpayer information. It primarily affects businesses and individuals who interact with Arizona's tax system by expanding permitted disclosures to specific entities, such as the Arizona Commerce Authority, for administering tax credit programs (e.g., renewable energy incentives and film production credits). Key provisions allow the Commerce Authority to access taxpayer data to verify eligibility for tax credits under sections 42-12006, 43-1083.03, 43-1164.04, and related programs. The bill does not address online lodging marketplaces or reporting requirements as its title suggests; the title appears mislabeled based on the actual tax disclosure provisions.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2807 restricts how local government agencies interact with federal immigration authorities. It prohibits municipal law enforcement from stopping, questioning, detaining, or using local resources to enforce immigration laws, including inquiries about immigration status or sharing databases for immigration enforcement. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to report on all federal immigration detainer requests and to inform detained individuals about compliance decisions. It specifically allows cooperation only with valid court orders and does not override federal law. This bill directly affects cities, police departments, and health care facilities administering public services in Arizona.

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 2353 requires online lodging platforms (like Airbnb or Vrbo) to verify that listed properties comply with all applicable state, county, and local laws before offering them for rent. Platforms face a $250 civil penalty for each daily violation if they list non-compliant properties. Cities and towns can enforce this rule, collect penalties, and report violations to the state revenue department. The bill uses existing definitions for "online lodging marketplace" and "online lodging operator" from Arizona law.

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.