Rep. Nick Kupper

Maddy summaryHB 2612 prohibits private advisors from charging upfront or nonrefundable fees for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. Instead, any payment must be contingent on increased benefits (capped at five times the benefit increase) and requires a clear disclosure that free government services are available. The bill mandates specific written agreements with veterans and bans guarantees of specific benefits or advertising without required warnings. It directly affects private advisors and third-party services assisting veterans with claims, not government agencies or accredited VA representatives. Violations could lead to civil penalties paid into Arizona's veterans' homes trust fund.

Maddy summaryHB 2319, the "Arizona Property Bill of Rights," prohibits Arizona municipalities from regulating private property on single-family lots in specific ways. It blocks local rules that limit building materials (unless code violations exist), impose aesthetic requirements, restrict growing food, prevent energy conservation installations, or require unwanted design features. The bill preempts local regulations that aren't objectively verifiable, strictly necessary for public health/safety, or the least restrictive means. It directly affects property owners and municipalities by limiting local control over single-family lot development and design.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 requires that advertisements for prescription and nonprescription drugs on TV, radio, or online must clearly present major side effects and usage restrictions ("major statement") at the same volume, clarity, and pace as the rest of the ad. It prohibits using distracting audio or visual elements that could interfere with understanding these critical health details. The bill directly affects drug manufacturers and advertisers operating in Arizona. If passed, it would mandate that health risks are communicated as prominently as promotional content in digital and broadcast ads.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds specific protections for peace officers who intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) within 30 miles of Arizona's international border. It expands qualified immunity under Arizona law, shielding public employees and contractors from lawsuits for injuries caused during such drone operations unless the officer acted with gross negligence or intent to cause harm. The law explicitly states that drone operators cannot hold officers liable for injuries resulting from these border-related drone interventions. This directly affects drone operators who may no longer pursue legal claims against law enforcement for such incidents near the border.

Maddy summaryHB 2539 appropriates $9,200,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Transportation. The funds are specifically designated to design a new traffic interchange and connecting arterial roadways at State Route 303 and 155th Avenue. This bill directly affects the Department of Transportation and the communities near this intersection by funding the initial design phase of infrastructure improvements. It does not fund construction or alter traffic laws, focusing solely on planning and engineering work.

Maddy summaryHB 2304 allocates $39.6 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund specific highway and road projects across the state. It directs funds to 56 designated projects in communities like Globe, Prescott Valley, and tribal nations (e.g., Hopi Tribe), covering pavement repairs, bridge replacements, roundabouts, and infrastructure improvements. The bill serves as a funding mechanism - distributing existing state resources to support local transportation needs without creating new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2373 sets new qualifications for Arizona county attorneys, directly affecting all current and future holders of this position. The bill requires county attorneys to be licensed attorneys in good standing who have practiced law in Arizona for at least five years prior to taking office. It also prohibits county boards of supervisors from paying salary to anyone ineligible under these new standards. Current county attorneys serving on the bill's effective date may continue until their current term expires. The bill amends existing law to strengthen eligibility requirements for this elected county office.