Rep. Michael Carbone

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts young entrepreneurs from certain business requirements in Arizona. It prevents cities and counties from requiring licenses or permits for businesses run by individuals under eighteen or those who have not yet graduated from high school, provided the business operates only occasionally. Additionally, the legislation allows these young business owners to avoid paying transaction privilege taxes if their annual gross income does not exceed $10,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a housing trust fund in Arizona to support affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, with a specific requirement that a portion of the money be used exclusively for rural areas. The fund is financed through unclaimed property, transfers from other state accounts, and investment earnings, which the state treasurer will manage. Money from the fund can be used to build or renovate housing facilities and provide assistance for individuals with serious mental illness, while the director must prioritize projects that help families with children. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing how the funds were spent and requires the department to consult with local governments before starting construction projects. Finally, the legislation exempts these funds from certain state appropriation rules and allows up to 10% of the fund to be used for administrative costs.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill creates a temporary study committee to investigate the state's potential use of gold and silver as currency and as investment assets. The committee will be composed of representatives from the state treasury, insurance department, accounting, law enforcement, and securities industries, with no compensation for their service. Its main task is to research prudent investment practices and fiduciary management for these metals before submitting a report with findings and recommendations to state leaders by November 2024. The entire committee and its authority are set to expire on September 30, 2025, after which the bill will no longer be in effect.

Maddy summarySB 1174 expands tuition waiver scholarships in Arizona for children and spouses of public safety and military personnel who died in the line of duty or from injuries sustained while traveling to or from work. The bill specifically includes individuals who suffered a posttraumatic stress injury and died by suicide, requiring verification from relevant memorial boards or the department of veterans' services. Eligible recipients can receive up to 64 credit hours at community colleges or enough credits for a bachelor's degree at universities, provided they meet age and marital status requirements. Additionally, the law extends these benefits to National Guard members with Purple Heart citations and veterans with significant service-connected disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Arizona Department of Water Resources to designate specific areas within Phoenix as having an assured water supply, which could exempt them from certain development restrictions. To qualify, a city or town must prove it has a long-term water contract with an irrigation district, possesses enough surface water or treated wastewater for at least a century, and demonstrates the financial ability to build necessary delivery and storage systems. The director retains the authority to review and revoke these designations if the water supply is no longer guaranteed.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill extends the operation of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board of Trustees until July 1, 2028, allowing it to continue managing retirement funds for public safety employees and elected officials. Under the new rules, the board will oversee investments and benefit distributions for several specific retirement plans, including those for corrections officers and public safety personnel. The legislation also repeals an existing statute and sets a final termination date for the board and related retirement laws on January 1, 2029. These changes apply retroactively to July 1, 2024, ensuring the board's authority remains in place for the specified period.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a referendum to ban foreign governments and non-governmental sources from donating money or services to Arizona election administration or ballot measure campaigns. It requires vendors and service providers to submit sworn certifications confirming they have not accepted such foreign contributions, with annual updates and quarterly reporting to the Secretary of State. Violations of these rules could result in the invalidation of contracts, misdemeanor charges, and civil lawsuits allowing private citizens to seek damages and injunctions. The legislation explicitly excludes federally recognized sovereign tribal nations from the definition of foreign sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to declare drug cartels as terrorist organizations within Arizona state law. It directs the Department of Homeland Security to take all actions within its authority to address the threat posed by these groups. The legislation defines a drug cartel as an association involved in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or acts of terrorism, and defines a threat as anything harming individual rights or public safety. If approved by voters, this change would formally categorize drug cartels alongside terrorist organizations for legal and enforcement purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona laws to update the powers and duties of the state board overseeing professional registrations, such as engineers and architects, while also repealing an outdated statute. The changes clarify that the board can only take disciplinary action against a professional if the person filing the complaint has a substantial connection to the individual being accused. Additionally, the bill sets new requirements for home inspector certification, including mandatory errors and omissions insurance or a financial bond, and establishes automatic suspension or revocation of a home inspector's license if they fail to maintain this financial assurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific dates for holding local elections in Arizona, including those for bond measures, to consolidate voting on a limited number of days. It mandates that most local elections, such as those for schools and special districts, occur on the second Tuesday in March, the third Tuesday in May, or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The legislation also requires that bond election orders be published or posted at least fifteen to thirty days before the vote and sets a threshold of sixty percent voter approval for issuing tax-secured bonds. Additionally, the bill clarifies that bond election expenses must be paid from current operating funds rather than the bond proceeds themselves.