Rep. Alex Kolodin

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a technical correction to the Arizona Constitution regarding the sale of state trust lands. It aims to clarify that land must be appraised at its true value before being sold and ensures the legal title does not transfer until full payment is received. The legislation also reinforces existing rules by stating that sales cannot occur for less than the appraised value or on credit without adequate security. If approved by voters, these changes would provide clearer legal standards for how the state manages and sells its trust lands.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a technical correction to the Arizona Constitution regarding how bond issues and special assessments are voted on. It clarifies that questions about these financial measures must be submitted to real property tax payers in the specific area affected by the project, rather than requiring all voters across the entire state to vote. The legislation aims to streamline the voting process by ensuring only those directly impacted by the tax or assessment have a say in approving it. If approved by voters, this change would update the state's constitutional rules for future bond elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a technical correction to Arizona's election laws regarding how the Secretary of State issues certificates of election. It clarifies the specific conditions under which the Secretary of State must deliver these official documents to winners of partisan elections. The measure does not change the fundamental process of determining election results but rather refines the administrative requirements for certifying those outcomes. If approved by voters, the change would update the state statutes to ensure the language accurately reflects the legal obligations for issuing election certificates.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to strictly prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, and contracting. It explicitly bans requiring individuals to endorse diversity concepts like equity or inclusion as a condition of hiring or contracting and forbids considering race-based privilege in evaluations. While the measure allows for bona fide qualifications based on sex and actions necessary to maintain eligibility for federal programs, it restricts affirmative action plans to outreach efforts that do not alter application criteria or evaluation standards. The amendment also invalidates existing court orders or consent decrees that mandate racial discrimination and clarifies that remedies for violations apply equally regardless of the injured party's race.

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 proposes a new law requiring state agencies to submit any rule expected to cost over $100,000 annually to the Office of Economic Opportunity for review. If the office determines the rule will cost more than $500,000, the rule cannot take effect unless the Legislature explicitly approves it through new legislation. The bill also allows regulated individuals and legislators to request these cost reviews and requires agencies to cancel such rules if the Legislature does not act within the current session. This process applies to most rules but excludes emergency rules and those issued by the Corporation Commission.

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 Arizona bill prohibits the sale or lease of motor vehicles that include remote emergency shut-off mechanisms which allow someone without a key to stop the car without the owner's permission. The law specifically targets features that can remotely disable a vehicle, while explicitly exempting safety systems like automatic braking for inattentive drivers, emergency medical alerts, and automated driving safety features. It also clarifies that lienholders, such as banks, are considered owners for the purpose of these restrictions if their loan contracts include such mechanisms. Additionally, the bill ensures that vehicle manufacturers cannot be banned from selling cars in the state simply because they lack these specific remote shut-off capabilities.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill creates a new legal cause of action allowing candidates and citizens to sue for "digital impersonation," which is defined as synthetic media like deepfakes that misrepresent a person's actions or appearance. To win a case, plaintiffs must prove the fake content was published without their consent and was not obviously fake to a reasonable person, with specific rules limiting who can be sued and protecting internet service providers from liability. The law establishes a fast-track court process where judges must rule on preliminary relief within two days if a defendant does not appear, but it restricts the ability to seek money damages or permanent injunctions unless the fake content depicts sexual acts, criminal behavior, or causes significant harm to the person's reputation. Additionally, the statute sets a high burden of proof requiring "clear and convincing evidence" for most claims while ensuring that any initial court rulings do not prevent the case from being fully tried later if contested.