Rep. Beverly Pingerelli

Maddy summaryHR 2006 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives honoring Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, who died on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and admirers while recognizing her founding role in Childhelp and her decades of work advancing child welfare programs, including establishing the first national child abuse hotline and advocacy centers. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp organization. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 4038 (Arizona) sets a minimum start date of September 1 for the first day of instruction beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, directly affecting all Arizona public schools and charter schools. It allows schools to adopt flexible instructional models (including blended, project-based, or remote learning) to meet state requirements, but limits remote instruction to 40% of total time after 2022-2023 without impacting funding. Schools exceeding this remote learning threshold must report to the state education department, and may face requirements to reclassify as online schools. The bill also permits reallocating instructional time between subjects to support student needs and aligns attendance policies with adopted models.

Maddy summaryHB 2554 amends Arizona's budget process by requiring the governor to submit a two-year budget plan (biennial budget) with separate annual breakdowns, instead of a single-year plan. It mandates that state agencies submit detailed financial estimates by September 1 each even-numbered year, including costs from local minimum wage increases exceeding state levels. The bill also establishes a continuous budget planning process, requires a February 15 appropriations estimate report, and specifies detailed contents for the governor's budget report (like balance sheets, income/expenditure schedules, and performance measures). This procedural bill affects the governor's office, state agencies, and the legislature by standardizing budget submission and reporting requirements for the next two fiscal years.

Maddy summaryHB 2921 requires Arizona public school districts to provide daily physical education for all K-12 students, with at least 60% of that time spent in moderate activity. The bill mandates instruction including team activities (like dance), career pathways in health/fitness, and skills for lifelong physical activity. Exceptions allow excusal for students on school sports teams (with minimum weekly activity), medical reasons, chronic health conditions, IEP team decisions, or parental requests. It also prohibits outdoor activities during extreme weather, directly affecting all public school students and their districts' physical education programs.

Maddy summaryHB 2555 requires Arizona retail businesses with physical locations to accept cash for transactions of $100 or less without charging fees or penalties. It directly affects in-person retail stores (excluding online sales) by mandating cash acceptance and creating a legal remedy: customers denied cash payments or charged fees can sue for $1,000 per violation (capped at $5,000 per person), plus attorney fees. The law exempts businesses with pre-agreed written payment terms and online transactions. Damages adjust annually for inflation, but the bill does not apply to digital services or agreements specifying payment methods.

Maddy summaryHB 2366 limits Arizona election precincts to a maximum of 2,500 registered voters and prohibits the use of voting centers (where voters can choose any location in the county) for regular elections, requiring each precinct to have a designated polling place. County election boards must now establish precincts within the voter limit and cannot replace designated polling places with centralized voting centers. Emergency voting centers are permitted only with a specific, recorded vote by the board for a single election, under strict conditions. This bill affects county election boards and changes how polling locations are organized for regular elections, taking effect in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2556 creates "law enforcement support special plates" for Arizona vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, individuals must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state department (not an annual fee), which funds the program. The $25 annual special plate fee includes a $17 contribution to a dedicated law enforcement support fund, with the remaining $8 covering administrative costs. This affects only owners who choose to purchase these specific plates, not all drivers. The plates must be designed by the payer (with state approval) and may be combined with personalized plate requests.

Maddy summaryHCR 2055 is a voter referendum (not enacted law) proposing that Arizona declare drug cartels "terrorist organizations" under state law and direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address this threat. It defines "drug cartel" as groups engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or terrorism, and states that this declaration does not affect asylum claims under federal law. The resolution cites voter-approved Proposition 314 and findings about border security concerns, including fentanyl trafficking and border crossings by individuals on terrorist watchlists. This measure failed to pass in the June 27, 2025, vote and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2511 clarifies Arizona's home health agency licensing process by allowing agencies to obtain a license without a state inspection if they are Medicare-certified, have held a state license for at least one year, and meet all other licensure requirements. This directly affects home health agencies in Arizona seeking new licenses or renewals. The key provision replaces the standard state inspection with reliance on Medicare certification and prior state licensing, streamlining the process. The Department of Health Services retains full authority to ensure agencies maintain all licensure standards.

Maddy summaryHCR 2013 is a proposed law requiring Arizona counties to verify voters' addresses before mailing early ballots and restricting foreign funding in election administration. It mandates that large counties (500,000+ population) require voters to confirm their address each election cycle via mail, phone, or online portal before receiving an early ballot, while smaller counties must do so every four years. The measure also prohibits government election administration from using funds from foreign governments or non-U.S. individuals, requiring vendors to certify annually they receive no such funds and imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations. This referendum failed to pass in June 2025 and would require voter approval to become law.