Rep. Alex Kolodin

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona law to set a salary cap for university presidents at twenty times the annual salary of state legislators. It directly affects Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) university presidents and the Board itself, which appoints them. The key provision modifies Section 15-1626, subsection 2, to establish this maximum compensation limit, ensuring presidential pay does not exceed this threshold.

Maddy summaryHCR 2012 is a proposed voter referendum that would amend Arizona's income tax code to reduce tax rates for most taxpayers. If approved by voters, it would adjust the tax brackets and rates for both single filers and joint filers, lowering the percentage rates applied to taxable income across multiple income tiers. The bill directly affects Arizona residents who file state income tax returns, potentially reducing their tax burden for taxable years beginning after 2021. It is not yet law but requires voter approval to take effect, as indicated by its referendum language and current status in the legislative process (House first/second reading). The bill focuses on modifying existing tax rate structures rather than creating new tax policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2053 creates a tax credit for Arizona private landowners who allow the federal government to use their land for international boundary wall construction. Landowners can claim a credit equal to the fair market value of the specific land portion used, as determined by an appraisal. Co-owners may claim pro-rata shares, and unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years. This bill directly affects private landowners near the U.S.-Mexico border whose property is utilized for border wall projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a referendum to ban foreign governments and non-governmental sources from donating money or services to Arizona election administration or ballot measure campaigns. It requires vendors and service providers to submit sworn certifications confirming they have not accepted such foreign contributions, with annual updates and quarterly reporting to the Secretary of State. Violations of these rules could result in the invalidation of contracts, misdemeanor charges, and civil lawsuits allowing private citizens to seek damages and injunctions. The legislation explicitly excludes federally recognized sovereign tribal nations from the definition of foreign sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to declare drug cartels as terrorist organizations within Arizona state law. It directs the Department of Homeland Security to take all actions within its authority to address the threat posed by these groups. The legislation defines a drug cartel as an association involved in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or acts of terrorism, and defines a threat as anything harming individual rights or public safety. If approved by voters, this change would formally categorize drug cartels alongside terrorist organizations for legal and enforcement purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify the requirements for safely closing or changing the service of underground storage tanks. It mandates that the state director establish specific rules for these closures, ensuring they prevent the release of harmful substances and align with current federal regulations. Until those new state rules are finalized, tank operators must follow existing federal guidelines for temporary closures, permanent shutdowns, or service changes. The legislation directly affects entities responsible for managing underground storage tanks by providing a clear legal framework for their decommissioning.

Maddy summaryHB 2152 is a technical correction bill that updates the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify the roles of the state director and the state laboratory chief regarding food safety inspections. The legislation authorizes the director to collect samples for pure food control and mandates that the laboratory chief examine these samples to check for violations of food standards. This change ensures the legal language accurately reflects the existing process for obtaining and testing food specimens without altering the underlying policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill corrects a technical error in the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding how the secretary of state declares election winners. It clarifies that the secretary must issue certificates of election to candidates who receive the most votes for offices where nominating petitions were filed, provided no court order stops the process. The amendment also fixes several grammatical and formatting mistakes in the existing law to improve its readability. This change does not alter the underlying election rules but ensures the legal text accurately describes the current procedure for certifying election results.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a technical correction to Arizona's pure food control laws by clarifying that the regulations apply to anyone who displays, sells, or offers for sale bulk food at retail. The legislation does not create new rules or change existing requirements but instead amends the statute to ensure its applicability is explicitly stated for bulk food transactions. If approved by voters in a referendum, the change will formally update the Arizona Revised Statutes to reflect this scope.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that would ban courts in the state from awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs who sue illegal aliens. It directly affects individuals who are present in Arizona in violation of federal immigration laws and the plaintiffs who might bring lawsuits against them. The key mechanism is a constitutional change that limits the types of financial compensation available in specific civil cases involving undocumented immigrants. If approved by voters, this rule would prevent juries from ordering illegal aliens to pay extra punitive fines as part of a court judgment.