Rep. Quantá Crews

Maddy summaryThis bill, if approved by Arizona voters, would increase the state's minimum wage to $12 per hour starting January 1, 2020, with annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2028 based on the consumer price index. It would allow employers to pay tipped workers a base wage up to $3 less per hour than the minimum wage if tips make up the difference, but this exception would end on January 1, 2030, requiring full minimum wage payment for all workers thereafter. The measure directly affects Arizona workers, particularly low-wage and tipped employees, and aims to provide a wage floor that rises with living costs.

Maddy summaryHB 2740 appropriates $500,000 from Arizona's state general fund for the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs' operating expenses during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding bill directly supports the office's ongoing operations, including staff and administrative costs. The legislation provides no new policy changes or program expansions, solely allocating existing state funds for the office's current functions. As a procedural budget measure, it does not affect specific constituents or create new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2294 requires Arizona's occupational licensing agencies to establish clear pathways for obtaining licenses, certificates, or registrations through approved apprenticeship programs. It mandates that apprenticeships must be approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or Arizona's Department of Economic Security, and that any required examination cannot discriminate against apprenticeship completers versus vocational school graduates. This directly affects individuals seeking occupational licenses (e.g., in construction, healthcare, or trades) and the state agencies that oversee licensing. The law aims to standardize and expand accessible licensing routes while ensuring fair evaluation for all training paths.

Maddy summaryHB 2353 prohibits cumulative voting and proxy voting in Arizona homeowners' associations after the developer's control period ends. Instead, associations must use in-person voting or absentee ballots (or other approved electronic methods like email/fax) with specific rules: ballots must include voter identification, allow a seven-day delivery window, and be valid only for one election. This law applies to standard HOAs but excludes timeshare associations. It directly affects how HOA members vote for board members by requiring individual voter participation instead of concentrated or proxy voting.

Maddy summaryHB 2739 would limit annual rent increases for Arizona tenants aged 65 or older to a maximum of 3%. Landlords renting to seniors would be prohibited from raising rents by more than this percentage each year. The bill directly affects senior renters in Arizona and their landlords, aiming to provide housing cost stability for fixed-income residents. Currently pending in the Arizona legislature (after House first and second readings in January 2026), it has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2715 repeals Section 9-461.16 of Arizona's zoning code, which previously addressed specific municipal planning procedures. This bill does not alter the main zoning regulations found in Section 9-462.01 (which governs land use, building standards, and special districts like historical or age-restricted zones). Municipalities will continue to operate under the existing zoning framework, as this repeal only removes one specific section from the statutes. The bill directly affects local governments that implement zoning ordinances but does not change how communities regulate housing or land use.

Maddy summaryHB 2474 updates Arizona's legal terminology by replacing the terms "legal resident alien" and "alien" with "noncitizen" in two sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it amends Section 4-202 (liquor license qualifications) and Section 5-301 (watercraft regulations definitions) to use "noncitizen" consistently. The bill does not change eligibility requirements for liquor licenses or watercraft permits; it only revises the language to modernize and clarify statutory references. This is a procedural change focused solely on terminology, not policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2719 creates a new "Community College Access and Success Special Plate" program for Arizona vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, individuals must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the Department of Transportation (with plate design approval), plus a $25 annual fee. Of the $25 fee, $17 annually funds a dedicated "Community College Access and Success Special Plate Fund" supporting community college programs, while $8 covers administration. This directly affects vehicle owners who choose to purchase these plates, with the funds benefiting Arizona's community college system through the new dedicated fund.

Maddy summaryHB 2361 prohibits both public and private employers in Arizona from requiring noncompete clauses as a condition of employment. It directly affects all current and prospective employees by banning restrictions that prevent them from working in specific geographic areas for a set period after leaving a job. The law defines a "noncompete clause" as an employment contract term that limits an employee's future work location or duration. This applies to all new employment contracts entered into on or after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 2710 updates Arizona's eviction rules by clarifying when landlords can legally terminate leases. It requires landlords to give tenants 10 days to fix most lease violations (like unpaid rent) or 5 days for health/safety issues, but allows immediate eviction for serious, irreparable breaches like violent crimes, drug activity, or property destruction. Crucially, for tenants who have lived in a unit 12+ months, landlords must either waive one month’s rent or provide relocation assistance when terminating for reasons like nonpayment, lease breaches, or the landlord moving in. The bill also specifies that tenants are responsible for guests’ lease violations they could reasonably prevent.