Rep. David Livingston

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 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.

Maddy summaryHB 2952 establishes Arizona's Agriculture and Water Innovation Fund Pilot Program, providing grants to farmers and irrigation districts for technologies that improve water use efficiency through enhanced soil health. The program offers grants up to $5 million for irrigation districts (or $2 million for individual farms) to implement proven, commercially validated technologies already in use across Arizona, requiring applicants to have actively farmed or conserved water for three of the past five years. Recipients must use the technology for at least three years, report on water savings and soil health improvements, and submit annual state reports detailing field-level data on water use, crop types, and conservation outcomes. The program expires December 31, 2028, and prohibits state tax credits for grant-funded technology purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 2950 amends the Arizona Commerce Authority's operations to strengthen economic development efforts. It requires the authority to develop and submit annual economic plans to the governor, collect fees (capped at 1% of incentive amounts) for processing applications, and establish trade offices in other states or countries to promote exports. The authority must also post annual online reports detailing job creation, capital investment, and economic metrics, and disclose certain applicant data to the Office of Economic Opportunity. These changes directly affect how the authority manages incentives and services for Arizona businesses seeking growth opportunities.

Maddy summaryHB 2948 would have required Arizona's Department of Gaming to collect a 0.5% regulatory assessment from commercial horse racing venues (permittees) on wagering pools during fiscal year 2025-2026. It also allowed the department to approve all tested horses for races up to 60 days before the event for races in 2025-2026, with this provision set to expire after December 31, 2026. The bill directly affected licensed racetracks and betting operations by adding a new fee and changing gate approval timing. This bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 25, 2025, and is not currently law.

Maddy summaryHB 2957 amends Arizona's county board powers to update how local governments sell property. It requires county boards to sell real property at a minimum of 90% of its appraised market value (or use a market analysis for low-value property under $10,000), mandates professional appraisals, and specifies sale notice requirements. This directly affects county boards when disposing of public land or assets, ensuring sales reflect fair market value. The bill also clarifies that counties may sell property without public auction to other governments or nonprofits with unanimous board approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2958 proposed setting specific rental rates for state-owned buildings in Arizona for fiscal year 2025-2026, establishing $17.87 per square foot for office space and $6.43 per square foot for storage space. This bill directly affected state agencies and departments that lease space in state-owned facilities, as it would have updated the rates for those leases. The key provision was overriding existing rate structures under Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-792.01 to implement these new rates. The bill was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor on June 25, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2954 amends Arizona law to update the Arizona Board of Regents' authority over public universities. It establishes a 145-credit-hour threshold for in-state undergraduate students to avoid higher tuition rates (with specific exemptions for programs like teaching certification or transfer credits), requires public hearings and disclosures before tuition/fee increases, and mandates that tuition revenue be placed in separate university subaccounts that cannot fund alumni associations. This bill directly affects the Board of Regents, public universities, and students by changing how tuition is set, reported, and allocated. The provisions aim to increase transparency in tuition decisions and clarify revenue management for Arizona's public higher education system.

Maddy summaryHB 2955 establishes a comprehensive service model for young adults (ages 17.5 to 21) in Arizona's extended foster care program. The model requires weekly support, life skills training, health services, housing assistance, career planning, and flexible funding through a "success coaching" program. Each coach must have a degree or equivalent, serve no more than 20 young adults, and follow evidence-based practices to build stable relationships and support transitions to adulthood. The Department of Child Safety must submit annual and quarterly reports on program outcomes and administer a dedicated fund for these services.

Maddy summaryHB 2953 is a procedural bill that defines key terms for Arizona's mental health care system under Section 36-501 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It establishes clear definitions for terms like "admitting officer," "danger to self," "grave disability," and "authorized transporter" to standardize mental health evaluations and treatment processes. The bill was vetoed by the governor on June 25, 2025, and does not create new policy or directly affect specific individuals or entities beyond clarifying existing legal terminology.