Rep. John Gillette

Maddy summaryHCR 2049 is a symbolic resolution passed by Arizona's legislature, not a binding law. It asserts Arizona's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment by declaring the state will not use state personnel or funds to enforce federal laws or programs deemed unconstitutional by Arizona. The resolution demands the federal government cease "commandeering" state actions and prohibits Arizona from complying with federal mandates that courts have ruled unconstitutionally coercive. It serves as a formal statement sent to federal officials, emphasizing Arizona's position but having no legal effect on federal law or enforcement.

Maddy summaryArizona's HCM 2015 is a memorial resolution (not a bill) passed by the Arizona legislature requesting Congress to amend the federal voter registration form. It asks the Election Assistance Commission to add state-specific instructions, including requirements for proof of citizenship, to comply with Arizona's state laws. The resolution claims that current federal rules prevent Arizona from verifying citizenship for voters, resulting in approximately 50,000 unverified registrations in the state. This memorial does not change law but urges Congress to address the conflict between federal voter registration rules and Arizona's proof-of-citizenship requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2154 would have allowed Arizona voters to request inclusion on an "active early voting list" to automatically receive mail ballots for all elections. County election officials would send voters notices 90 days before elections, requiring them to update addresses if mail is undeliverable or to confirm continued eligibility. Voters would remain on the list until they request removal, fail to update addresses after undeliverable notices, or fail to vote in two consecutive election cycles (excluding special district elections). The bill passed the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 6, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2439 requires Arizona's Department of Health Services and health care system to post specific resources on their public website by December 1, 2025. It mandates links to agencies supporting pregnant women (excluding abortion providers) and creates a dedicated AdoptionOption.AZ.gov page listing adoption agencies, free ultrasounds, counseling, and adoption steps. The bill directs agencies to provide addresses, contact info, and multilingual resources for pregnancy support and adoption options. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature on April 29, 2025, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2438 prohibits changing the sex designation on a person's original birth certificate after sex change surgery or chromosomal verification, replacing previous provisions that allowed such changes. It requires physicians to verify gender transition or chromosomal changes for amendment requests but explicitly bans updating the sex marker on the original birth certificate. The bill also modifies rules for name changes, adoption-related amendments, and correcting factual errors on birth records. The legislation was passed by the Arizona House and Senate in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2099 requires Arizona cities, towns, and counties to enforce, administer, and cooperate with federal immigration enforcement actions. It also adds a similar duty for the governor to work with federal immigration authorities. The law would expire on January 19, 2029, and does not create new immigration enforcement powers but mandates state/local coordination with federal programs. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2449 updates Arizona’s Medicaid program (AHCCCS) eligibility verification rules and restricts temporary coverage. It requires monthly checks of lottery/gambling winnings ($3,000+), death records, and residency changes via out-of-state card transactions, and quarterly reviews of employment, income, and tax data to verify eligibility. The bill bans self-attested eligibility without verification, prevents accepting federal exchange eligibility determinations without independent checks, and limits temporary coverage (presumptive eligibility) to children and pregnant women only. Hospitals making temporary eligibility decisions must notify AHCCCS within 5 days, help applicants complete full applications, and provide clear end-date notices to beneficiaries. These changes directly affect AHCCCS enrollees and hospitals participating in the program.

Maddy summarySB 1066 prohibits the transfer of land in Arizona to foreign entities identified as hostile to the United States by U.S. intelligence assessments (specifically, countries listed in the three most recent annual threat assessments by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence). It requires real estate professionals and land sellers to collect and submit valid identification for buyers, including business names and addresses for non-individual entities. The bill defines "foreign entity that is hostile" as foreign governments, state-controlled enterprises, or their agents, and specifies valid identification as government-issued IDs, driver’s licenses, or tribal identification. The measure was passed by the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 2737 is a technical correction to Arizona’s groundwater permit rules, specifically amending Section 45-516 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It clarifies that permits for withdrawing "poor quality groundwater" (water unsuitable for most uses) may be issued for up to 35 years, based on the estimated life of the groundwater source, and requires the director to monitor withdrawals and terminate permits if conditions change. The bill does not create new policies or affect new groups - it only fixes outdated language in existing permit rules. It passed the legislature and was signed by the governor in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2007 prohibits paying or receiving money based on the number of voter registration forms collected, completed, or submitted. It directly affects organizations or individuals handling voter registration, such as nonprofits or volunteers, by banning financial incentives tied to registration volume. The key provision explicitly forbids transactions where payment is linked to the count of completed forms. The bill passed the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on April 18, 2025.