Rep. Quantá Crews

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 4125 raises the minimum marriage age to 16 by requiring that individuals aged 16-17 must meet specific conditions to marry. It prohibits marriage for anyone under 16 and limits marriage for 16-17 year olds to two scenarios: either with a court-issued emancipation order (if the partner is no more than three years older) or with parental/guardian consent (with the same three-year age limit). The bill also prohibits clerks from issuing marriage licenses to under-18s who don't meet these requirements. This directly affects minors seeking marriage and their parents, guardians, or courts. The law changes existing rules to add these safeguards for young marriages.

Maddy summaryHR 2005 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives declaring gun violence a public health crisis within the state. It directly affects Arizona by formally recognizing the severity of gun-related deaths and injuries using state-specific data, including 1,265 firearm deaths in Arizona in 2020 and firearm deaths surpassing other causes as the top killer of teens aged 15-17 in 2022. The bill contains no new policies, funding, or regulatory changes - it solely makes a formal declaration based on cited statistics about gun violence impacts. This resolution does not alter laws or create new programs but aims to shift public health framing for future action.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending Arizona's state constitution to explicitly protect marriage equality. It would repeal the current constitutional provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman and replace it with a new section stating that marriage cannot be denied based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. If approved by Arizona voters in the next general election, this change would make same-sex marriage a constitutional right in Arizona, directly affecting all couples seeking marriage licenses. The proposal requires voter approval and does not take effect immediately.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 4132 expands the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program to allow more students to access education funds. It adds income requirements ($200,000 annual threshold, adjusted for inflation after 2027) for families seeking eligibility, while also allowing students who previously attended public school to transfer to an ESA. Funds can cover tuition at participating schools, textbooks, educational therapies, tutoring (capped at $2,000 yearly), and approved online programs. The bill explicitly restricts using ESA funds for school tuition organizations concurrently and requires parents to sign agreements detailing how funds must be spent.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HCR 2063), not a substantive bill. It honors Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, founder of Childhelp and a global humanitarian dedicated to child welfare, following her death on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sympathy to her family and admirers, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending Arizona's constitution to establish separate permanent funds for money derived from specific land grants, ensuring these funds are managed independently and invested according to strict rules. It mandates that funds be invested in safe securities (with limits on stock holdings), sets annual distribution rates (2.5% or 6.9% based on fiscal years), and requires any excess funds above 2.5% to support basic state aid for education. If fund values decline significantly, the legislature can temporarily reduce distributions to protect the principal, with reductions not affecting future calculations. The bill directly affects Arizona's state budgeting for education and land-related revenue, ensuring long-term fund stability while directing surplus funds to public education funding.

Maddy summarySB 1450 sets time limits for lawsuits about construction defects in Arizona, primarily affecting condo owners, developers, and contractors. It establishes an 8-year deadline from substantial completion for most properties (reduced to 5 years for condos under Title 33), with a one-year window to sue for hidden defects discovered later (capping total claims at 9 years for standard properties or 6 years for condos). The law excludes personal injury claims and does not override express warranties. It clarifies that "substantial completion" is defined by when a property is first used, available for use, or passes final inspection.

Maddy summaryHB 2574 amends Arizona law to clarify the process for appealing traffic penalty judgments. It directly affects drivers who face traffic fines and wish to appeal court decisions. The bill requires courts to report stays (pauses) in enforcement to the state department, prevents the department from taking action during an appeal, and states that posting an appeal bond automatically pauses enforcement. It also allows superior court commissioners to handle these appeals, streamlining the process. The changes apply to all traffic penalty cases where a judgment is under appeal.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sincere regret and deepest condolences regarding the death of former Senate Majority Leader Alfredo Gutierrez. It formally acknowledges his life of public service, highlighting his advocacy for civil rights, education, and immigrant communities, as well as his significant legislative achievements such as establishing the Arizona Department of Transportation and expanding Medicaid. The bill does not enact new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to honor his legacy and offer support to his surviving family members.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2938 requires businesses to round cash transaction totals to the nearest five cents when one-cent coins are unavailable or not used. Specifically, amounts ending in 1-2 cents round down, 3-4 cents round up, 6-7 cents round down, and 8-9 cents round up. Businesses must display a visible notice about this rounding method at checkout and cannot use alternative rounding systems. The law applies only to cash payments (not credit/debit cards), and enforcement is handled by Arizona's Department of Agriculture's weights and measures division.