Rep. Austin Smith

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill establishes a formal licensure system for anesthesiologist assistants, allowing them to legally practice under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist. To obtain a license, applicants must graduate from an accredited program, pass a national certification exam, and pay required fees, with licenses valid for two years. The law defines the specific medical tasks these assistants can perform, such as developing anesthesia care plans, evaluating patients, and administering medications, while ensuring a supervising anesthesiologist remains immediately available to intervene if necessary.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona laws to update the powers and duties of the state board overseeing professional registrations, such as engineers and architects, while also repealing an outdated statute. The changes clarify that the board can only take disciplinary action against a professional if the person filing the complaint has a substantial connection to the individual being accused. Additionally, the bill sets new requirements for home inspector certification, including mandatory errors and omissions insurance or a financial bond, and establishes automatic suspension or revocation of a home inspector's license if they fail to maintain this financial assurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific dates for holding local elections in Arizona, including those for bond measures, to consolidate voting on a limited number of days. It mandates that most local elections, such as those for schools and special districts, occur on the second Tuesday in March, the third Tuesday in May, or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The legislation also requires that bond election orders be published or posted at least fifteen to thirty days before the vote and sets a threshold of sixty percent voter approval for issuing tax-secured bonds. Additionally, the bill clarifies that bond election expenses must be paid from current operating funds rather than the bond proceeds themselves.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill mandates that cities with over 75,000 residents must allow homeowners to build attached and detached accessory dwelling units on their property. It sets specific rules for these units, such as limiting their size to 75% of the main home's area or 1,000 square feet, and requires them to be permitted without needing special approvals. The law also restricts local governments from imposing certain conditions, such as demanding familial relationships between owners and tenants, requiring extra parking, or forcing units to match the exterior design of the primary home. Additionally, the bill preempts local control over vacation rentals by prohibiting cities from banning them entirely, though it allows for basic health, safety, and zoning regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill requires cities with at least 75,000 residents to allow duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes in specific areas by January 1, 2026. Local governments must permit these middle housing types on all single-family lots near downtown areas and on at least 20% of new developments covering more than 10 contiguous acres. The law also prevents cities from imposing stricter rules on these housing types than those applied to single-family homes, such as requiring owner occupancy or excessive parking. Municipalities that fail to update their zoning regulations by the deadline must automatically allow middle housing on all single-family lots without limitations. Several exceptions exist for unincorporated areas, regions lacking water and sewer services, and lands near airports.