Rep. Michael Carbone

Maddy summaryThe bill title claims to address "short-term rentals; property classification," but the actual bill text (HB 2316) amends tax provisions for *prime contracting* (specifically manufactured building contractors), not short-term rentals. It adds 8 new tax deductions to Arizona's tax base calculation for prime contractors, including deductions for sales of land, environmental cleanup work, machinery installation, and specific manufacturing projects (e.g., aerospace facilities in military zones). The bill directly affects contractors who build manufactured homes, environmental remediation firms, and manufacturers in designated zones. This bill appears mislabeled; its content does not address short-term rental properties or classification.

Maddy summaryHB 2446 clarifies the applicability of Arizona's conservation easement law by updating the effective date reference in statute. It specifies that the law applies to all conservation easements and similar legal agreements (like covenants or restrictions) created after August 7, 1985, regardless of their specific name. The bill also confirms that existing easements enforceable under other state laws remain valid and unaffected. This is a technical correction to prevent confusion about which agreements fall under the current law, directly impacting landowners and conservation groups using such agreements in Arizona.

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 SB 1109 prohibits foreign principals (including governments, businesses, or individuals from countries identified by U.S. intelligence as posing national security risks) from owning or acquiring most real property in Arizona. Exceptions allow small residential parcels (≤2 acres) for natural persons with valid U.S. visas, provided the property is not near military sites or critical infrastructure. The Attorney General enforces the law, and courts can order the sale of illegally held property, with proceeds distributed to lienholders, the state, and the original owner. The bill directly affects foreign entities from designated countries but exempts existing owners and specific residential purchases meeting strict conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 2125) has a misleading title ("insurance coverage; hearing aids; children") that does not match its actual content. The bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 48-3112 and 48-3151 to update financial procedures for irrigation districts. Key provisions include requiring districts to provide detailed annual financial estimates, setting specific 8-year time limits for legal claims related to long-term water contracts (20+ years), and clarifying assessment collection rules. It applies to claims commenced on or after the bill's effective date, overriding prior statutes that might have set different deadlines. The bill directly affects irrigation districts, municipal water providers, and landowners subject to district assessments.

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 2928 requires Arizona cities with over 75,000 residents to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family residential lots without special permits or public hearings. The bill mandates cities to permit at least one attached and one detached ADU per lot, with size limits of 75% of the main house’s floor area or 1,000 square feet (whichever is smaller), and requires one affordable ADU (rented to households earning ≤80% of area median income) on lots of one acre or more. It prohibits cities from imposing restrictions like requiring owner-occupant relationships, extra parking, matching architectural styles, or stricter setbacks for ADUs compared to main homes. If a city fails to adopt these rules by January 1, 2025, ADUs will be permitted without limits across all residential zones in that city.