Rep. Alex Kolodin

Maddy summaryHCM 2002 is a non-binding Arizona legislative memorial requesting a technical correction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It does not propose new policy or affect any individuals or entities; instead, it formally asks the USDA to make a specific administrative adjustment. The memorial was prefaced in January 2025 and received its first reading in June 2025. As a procedural request, it has no substantive legislative impact and is intended solely to correct a technical matter within USDA operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2039 is a technical correction bill that updates Arizona's veterinary board reporting requirements. It changes the title "chairman" to "chairperson" in the statute governing the board's annual report to the governor. The bill also adds a provision allowing individual board members to submit separate written comments on licensing and disciplinary activities along with the annual report. This bill affects the Arizona Veterinary Board and its reporting procedures, with no changes to the content or timing of the required reports. It is purely a clerical correction to align the statute with current terminology.

Maddy summaryHCR 2004 proposes a technical correction to Article VI, Section 14 of the Arizona Constitution, which defines superior court jurisdiction. The amendment fixes a drafting error in the existing list of cases the superior court may hear (such as real property disputes, felony cases, and probate matters), without changing any substantive jurisdictional rules. This is a procedural constitutional amendment requiring voter approval at the next general election, as it alters the constitution's text. It directly affects Arizona's superior courts and the legal processes they handle, but makes no new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural memorial (HCM 2001) with no substantive policy content. The bill text contains blank fields ("______") in both the "Whereas" and "prays" sections, indicating it is a placeholder document awaiting completion. It does not describe any specific policy change, affected parties, or mechanisms. As a memorial to Congress, it has no direct legislative effect and serves only as a formal request template. No concrete policy changes or voting records apply to this incomplete document.

Maddy summaryHCR 2006 proposes a constitutional amendment to Arizona that would prevent courts from awarding punitive damages in civil lawsuits against individuals present in Arizona in violation of federal immigration laws regarding improper entry. This change would directly affect civil cases where defendants are in Arizona without legal immigration status under federal law, such as lawsuits seeking punitive damages for injuries or damages. If approved by voters, the amendment would become part of Arizona's Constitution, altering how courts handle such cases while leaving compensatory damages unaffected. The measure focuses on restricting punitive damages specifically for immigration-related violations, not on immigration enforcement or other legal remedies.

Maddy summaryHCM 2005 is a non-binding memorial (not a bill) from the Arizona legislature to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It requests the EPA take unspecified action (indicated by blank spaces in the text) and directs Arizona's Secretary of State to send copies to the EPA Administrator, Arizona's congressional delegation, and congressional leaders. This procedural document has no legal effect and serves only as a formal communication from Arizona lawmakers to the EPA. The bill text remains incomplete, with key details missing in the placeholder sections.

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 2700 requires Arizona high school students to meet specific social studies standards for graduation, directly affecting all public high school students in the state. It mandates that geography instruction include "the gulf of America" and adds a civics test requirement: students must correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions (for 2025 graduates) or 70 of 100 questions (for 2026+ graduates) on a test identical to the U.S. citizenship civics exam. Students in grades 7-8 may take the test early to satisfy the requirement without retaking it later in high school. The bill specifies that schools must document only "pass" or "fail" on transcripts for this test, with no other policy changes detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 2679 establishes a new framework for Arizona public power entities (like municipal utilities) to finance infrastructure upgrades by issuing "Transition Bonds." These bonds are secured by future customer payments called "Financing Charges," which become nonbypassable fees added to all customers' utility bills until the costs are fully recovered. The bill creates specific definitions for terms like "Financing Charges," "Qualified Special Purpose Entity," and "Transition Bonds," ensuring these payments cannot be avoided regardless of the customer's service provider or asset ownership. This mechanism allows public power entities to shift financing costs to customers over time rather than relying solely on traditional rate increases.

Maddy summaryHB 2222 requires Arizona cities, towns, and counties to submit detailed reports for settlement agreements exceeding $500,000, and to seek legislative committee review for agreements over $1 million. Specifically, local governments must provide the governor, legislature, and attorney general with settlement terms, funding sources, and circumstances at least 90 days before finalizing such agreements. If a local government skips the $1 million review process, the settlement becomes unenforceable. The bill defines "settlement agreement" broadly but excludes construction disputes, permit issues, personal injury claims, and workers' compensation settlements from these requirements.