Rep. Lisa Fink

Maddy summaryHB 2256 prohibits courts from requiring parents to pay for therapeutic interventions (like therapy or counseling) in custody cases without the parent's consent. It also sets strict rules for expert testimony about therapy, child development, or related issues, requiring experts to have specialized child development experience and follow professional standards. The bill defines "therapeutic intervention" broadly to include court-ordered programs aimed at improving parent-child relationships. This bill affects custody proceedings in Arizona, but was vetoed by the governor on May 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2671 would have required Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) to establish kinship foster care services for children removed from their homes and placed in DCS custody. The bill mandated that DCS prioritize placing these children with relatives, extended family members (such as grandparents), or individuals with a significant relationship to the child. It also defined key terms like "kinship care" and provided detailed standards for "restrictive behavior management" to clarify foster care practices. The bill was passed by the legislature in May 2025 but vetoed by the Governor, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHCR 2049 is a symbolic resolution passed by Arizona's legislature, not a binding law. It asserts Arizona's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment by declaring the state will not use state personnel or funds to enforce federal laws or programs deemed unconstitutional by Arizona. The resolution demands the federal government cease "commandeering" state actions and prohibits Arizona from complying with federal mandates that courts have ruled unconstitutionally coercive. It serves as a formal statement sent to federal officials, emphasizing Arizona's position but having no legal effect on federal law or enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 2205 requires Arizona's Secretary of State to create and update an official election procedures manual every odd-numbered year before general elections. The manual, which covers early voting, ballot handling, and electronic systems, must be approved by both the Governor and Attorney General before release. This bill directly affects election officials and county boards by standardizing election procedures and adding a review step for the executive branch. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2154 would have allowed Arizona voters to request inclusion on an "active early voting list" to automatically receive mail ballots for all elections. County election officials would send voters notices 90 days before elections, requiring them to update addresses if mail is undeliverable or to confirm continued eligibility. Voters would remain on the list until they request removal, fail to update addresses after undeliverable notices, or fail to vote in two consecutive election cycles (excluding special district elections). The bill passed the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 6, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2440 prohibits Arizona's Attorney General from taking legal action against county board members who vote against certifying election results based on a good faith belief in unresolved integrity issues or documented evidence of potential irregularities. It specifically protects supervisors acting in good faith (not arbitrarily or partisanshiply) with evidence like audits or affidavits, while allowing prosecution of unrelated election offenses. The bill, passed by the Arizona legislature in April 2025, was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, and would have taken effect December 31, 2025, had it become law. It directly affects county election officials and the Attorney General's office in election certification disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 2439 requires Arizona's Department of Health Services and health care system to post specific resources on their public website by December 1, 2025. It mandates links to agencies supporting pregnant women (excluding abortion providers) and creates a dedicated AdoptionOption.AZ.gov page listing adoption agencies, free ultrasounds, counseling, and adoption steps. The bill directs agencies to provide addresses, contact info, and multilingual resources for pregnancy support and adoption options. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature on April 29, 2025, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2438 prohibits changing the sex designation on a person's original birth certificate after sex change surgery or chromosomal verification, replacing previous provisions that allowed such changes. It requires physicians to verify gender transition or chromosomal changes for amendment requests but explicitly bans updating the sex marker on the original birth certificate. The bill also modifies rules for name changes, adoption-related amendments, and correcting factual errors on birth records. The legislation was passed by the Arizona House and Senate in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2099 requires Arizona cities, towns, and counties to enforce, administer, and cooperate with federal immigration enforcement actions. It also adds a similar duty for the governor to work with federal immigration authorities. The law would expire on January 19, 2029, and does not create new immigration enforcement powers but mandates state/local coordination with federal programs. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2814 establishes rules for Arizona state agencies handling certain federal funds called "noncustodial federal monies," which include block grants and other funds where Arizona has broad spending flexibility (like health or housing programs). The bill requires agencies to track these funds in separate accounts and mandates that the legislature must specify how the funds can be used when appropriating them. If actual funds received differ from the appropriation amount, the budget must adjust proportionally - reducing spending if funds are less, or crediting excess to the agency if funds exceed the appropriation. This bill directly affects state agencies managing federal programs, ensuring clearer accountability without changing how funds are spent.