Rep. Michael Carbone

Maddy summaryThis bill sets specific rental rates for state-owned buildings in Arizona for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting entities that lease space from the state. It establishes a rate of $17.87 per square foot for office space and $6.43 per square foot for storage space, overriding previous statutory guidelines. The legislation was passed by the state legislature but was subsequently vetoed by the Governor, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona state law to clarify how public funds are distributed to charter schools sponsored by state agencies, universities, or community colleges. It establishes specific rules for calculating financial support, including adjustments for small schools and provisions to prevent double-counting funds if a student is enrolled in both a charter and a traditional public school. Additionally, the legislation requires these schools to revise their student counts and budgets by mid-May and ensures that any grants received for basic operations reduce the state's financial contribution to avoid taxpayer duplication.

Maddy summaryHB 4141 allocates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support capital projects across several Arizona departments, including transportation, corrections, and building maintenance. The bill provides $432.663 million to the Department of Transportation for highway construction and planning, while also funding major repairs for state buildings, a veterans' home facility, and facilities for corrections and game and fish departments. It establishes specific reporting requirements for transportation spending and debt levels by November 2026 and includes conditions for spending on the veterans' home project, such as requiring federal funding commitments and site approval.

Maddy summaryArizona's HCR 2043 is a state legislative resolution applying to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention proposing term limits for U.S. Congress members. It specifically requests a convention to establish term limits for both House and Senate seats, joining 22 other states that previously sought similar limits but were overruled by the Supreme Court. The resolution states Arizona’s application will be counted toward the two-thirds of states needed to compel Congress to act, aggregating with other states’ identical requests. This is a procedural step by Arizona’s legislature to pressure Congress, not a direct policy change affecting voters or officials.

Maddy summaryHCR 2047 is a symbolic Arizona legislative resolution recognizing the historical and biblical significance of "Judea and Samaria" as the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people. It formally rejects the term "West Bank" as a political construct and mandates that Arizona state government use "Judea and Samaria" in all official communications and documents regarding the territory. The resolution cites biblical references, historical claims, and legal arguments (including the San Remo Resolution and League of Nations Mandate) to support its position. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect on international borders or U.S. policy but reflects Arizona's official stance on terminology. It does not alter any existing laws or policies related to the region.

Maddy summaryArizona's HCM 2002 is a legislative memorial urging the federal government to review whether the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) meets criteria for a foreign terrorist organization designation under U.S. law. It specifically requests President and Congress conduct a formal review and pass H.R. 4097, the "Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act," to assess CAIR's ties to terrorism. The memorial directs Arizona's Secretary of State to send this request to federal officials, including the State Department and Treasury. This procedural request does not create new law but seeks federal action based on existing legal mechanisms for terrorism designation. The bill directly affects CAIR's potential federal status and targets the executive and legislative branches for review.

Maddy summaryHCM 2001 is a memorial (not a bill) from the Arizona House of Representatives requesting the U.S. President and Congress to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. law. It cites the group's historical ties to Hamas, al-Qaeda, and other designated terrorist entities, as well as alleged efforts to establish Sharia law governance and destabilize governments. The memorial also asks Arizona law enforcement to monitor Muslim Brotherhood-linked organizations within the state. This is a non-binding request to the federal government, not a law, and does not change current legal status. The memorial was prefilled for introduction in 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona state memorial (HCM 2011) urges Congress to delist the Mexican wolf from the federal endangered species list. It claims the wolf population has exceeded recovery goals since 2014 (286 wild wolves in 2024) and no longer requires ESA protections. The memorial specifically requests Congress pass H.R. 4255 to remove the wolf from the list, defund the federal reintroduction project, transfer management to states, and ensure full compensation for ranchers' livestock losses. It does not create new law but advocates for policy changes to end federal management of the species.

Maddy summaryHB 2575 prohibits public schools, teachers, and administrators in Arizona from teaching, promoting, or requiring students to advocate for antisemitism or anti-Semitic conduct that creates a hostile school environment. The bill bans using public funds for curriculum, training, or materials promoting antisemitism, and protects staff who refuse to teach such material from adverse employment actions. Violations can be reported to school officials, with investigations leading to corrective actions within 30 days, and repeated violations by educators may result in formal reprimands, certificate suspensions, or revocation. The law directly affects public school staff, curriculum decisions, and funding allocations related to classroom instruction.

Maddy summaryHB 2795 modifies Arizona law to allow small modular reactor (SMR) construction and operation by preventing local governments from restricting these projects under specific conditions. It requires SMR developers to obtain federal early site permits and design certifications, then submit proof of these to the county board of supervisors before local zoning rules can be overridden. This directly affects SMR developers and Arizona counties, ensuring federal approvals supersede local zoning for eligible projects. The law does not alter federal requirements but clarifies that counties cannot block SMR sites once the federal steps are completed and documented.