Rep. Lisa Fink

Maddy summaryHB 2376 prohibits Arizona school districts from purchasing school sites if a charter school or private school is operating at that location. It also requires school districts to establish policies banning weapons on school grounds without specific authorization from school administrators. These provisions directly affect school district governing boards in their real estate decisions and school safety protocols. The bill focuses solely on these specific restrictions without altering other school district responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHCR 2016 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish rules for voting centers in Arizona elections. It allows counties to create voting centers (where voters can cast ballots at any location in the county) but prohibits using them "in place of or in addition to" designated polling places. The bill requires county boards of supervisors to approve voting centers through specific resolutions, with emergency centers needing separate board approval for particular election dates. This measure would affect county election administrators and voters by changing how polling locations are designated, pending voter approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2051 adds breastfeeding and lactation care services - including consultations, education, and counseling - as a covered benefit under Arizona's AHCCCS (Medicaid) program. This applies directly to AHCCCS enrollees, including new mothers, who need support in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, or group settings. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include these services under covered health and medical services without changing current coverage limits or funding. It does not alter other benefits or eligibility requirements for the program.

Maddy summaryHB 2968 changes how family courts handle evidence in cases involving child custody or parenting time. It requires courts to admit relevant evidence about a child’s safety, well-being, trauma, or expressed wishes, as well as evidence about parent behavior, regardless of its format or whether it fits traditional "hearsay" rules. The bill mandates that criminal records of parents must be admitted in these cases and requires courts to make written findings on evidence relevance and credibility, with failure to do so being grounds for appeal. It also ensures both parents can submit evidence equally, and courts cannot allow one parent to present evidence more freely than the other without immediate appeal rights. This directly affects family courts, parents in custody disputes, and children’s safety considerations in legal decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2110 requires Arizona school governing bodies - including school boards, charter school boards, and other educational institution leaders - to allow any member to pray during meetings upon request. It specifically applies to governing groups at public school districts, charter schools, career technical education districts, the Arizona state schools for the deaf and blind, community colleges, and public universities. The bill mandates that if a member requests to pray, the meeting must accommodate that request without requiring prayer. This policy change directly affects how school governance meetings are conducted across Arizona's public education system.

Maddy summaryHB 4027 renames Arizona's Loop 202 highway as the "Charlie Kirk Highway" for official records and signage. The bill requires all state documents, records, and transportation department signage to include the new name after enactment, without replacing any existing designations. This is a ceremonial procedural bill with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2806 requires new Arizona voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship - such as a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization documents - when registering. County recorders must verify voter addresses and citizenship information by sending notices; if voters don’t update details within 35 days, their registration becomes inactive. Existing voters as of the bill’s effective date are exempt from resubmitting citizenship proof unless they move to a different county. Counties may destroy citizenship documentation after two years.

Maddy summaryHB 2993 amends Arizona law to clarify when state agencies can hire their own legal counsel. Typically, agencies must use the Attorney General's office for legal representation, but exceptions allow them to hire outside lawyers if the Attorney General is disqualified (e.g., due to a conflict of interest) or in specific cases like pesticide complaints involving the Department of Agriculture. The bill also requires agencies with their own legal divisions (funded by non-general revenue) to reimburse the state general fund for legal services provided by the Attorney General. This affects all state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety (DPS), by defining their legal representation options and reimbursement obligations.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2042 forbids intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing materials within the state for solar radiation management (modifying atmospheric reflectivity to alter sunlight reaching Earth). It also prohibits public entities like universities or private groups receiving public funds from granting money for developing such technologies. Residents can file complaints with the Attorney General about violations, who will investigate and may seek court orders to stop violations and cover legal costs. The bill directly affects anyone conducting or funding solar radiation management activities in Arizona, including researchers and public institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets requirements for Arizona's homebuyer and downpayment assistance programs. First-time homebuyers must be Arizona residents for two years before applying, occupy the home as their primary residence for two years, and cannot use it as a vacation or short-term rental (per defined statutes) until repaying program funds. It also prohibits out-of-state investors from accessing these programs. These rules apply directly to state-run assistance programs and their recipients.