Rep. Aaron Marquez

Maddy summarySB 1790 requires businesses that collect personal data from multiple sources (data brokers) to follow specific rules when handling sensitive information like biometrics, health details, genetic data, precise location tracking, and financial information. It prohibits selling or sharing sensitive data without explicit consent and mandates businesses to verify a child's age (under 16) before collecting their data. The law defines "sensitive data" broadly, including government IDs, health records, and private communications, while exempting deidentified data and publicly available information. It applies to any business collecting data linked to Arizona residents, creating new requirements for transparency and consent.

Maddy summarySB 1690 (visually impaired voters; access procedures) requires Arizona election officials to provide early ballots to blind or visually impaired voters, voters with print disabilities, and overseas/uniformed service voters through electronic means (like fax or internet) upon request. Voters can choose their preferred method for receiving ballot materials, and officials must send ballots by specific deadlines (no later than 45 days before an election for registered voters). The bill eliminates the need for paper ballots when electronic delivery is used and establishes emergency procedures for national or local crises affecting voting access. This directly affects eligible voters with visual impairments or print disabilities who need accessible ballot delivery options.

Maddy summaryHB 4013 would amend Arizona law to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, requiring Arizona to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote once enough states join to control a majority of electoral votes (270). Currently, Arizona awards its electoral votes to the candidate who wins the state's popular vote. The compact does not change how Arizona residents vote in presidential elections but would realign the state's electoral vote allocation with the national popular vote winner once the agreement is active. This change would affect Arizona's method of selecting presidential electors without altering the voting process for voters.

Maddy summaryHB 4015 amends Arizona law to establish a new category of prison labor: telecommuting contracts between private companies and the state prison system. It requires a minimum wage of $2.00 per hour for prisoners working remotely under these contracts, higher than the standard $1.50 limit for regular prison labor. This directly affects prisoners participating in private telecommuting programs, who will receive higher compensation but remain classified as non-employees without workers' compensation rights. The bill also updates deduction rules for earnings from these contracts, including mandatory contributions to transition programs and court costs.

Maddy summarySB 1685 establishes the Arizona Commission on Latino Affairs, a body tasked with advising state leadership and supporting Latino communities. The commission includes nine voting members (seven Latino, two non-Latino, appointed by the governor) and eight advisory members with expertise in education, health, civil rights, social services, and small business. Its key duties include advising the governor on policies affecting Latinos, developing recommendations for health, education, and economic programs, and producing an annual report to the legislature. The bill also creates a dedicated fund for the commission’s operations and mandates an annual "Latino Legislative Day" to honor community contributions and discuss issues.

Maddy summaryHB 4008 modifies Arizona rental property rules to limit how condominium associations and landlords can handle tenant information and lease terms. It specifically prohibits landlords from including unenforceable eviction clauses in "crime-free" lease addendums based on a tenant’s or guest’s criminal conviction, while allowing the use of such addendums for other purposes. The bill also restricts associations from demanding excessive tenant information (only name, contact, lease dates, and vehicle details are permitted), caps fees for required disclosures at $25 per new tenancy, and bans requirements for tenant credit reports or waivers limiting tenant rights. These changes directly affect rental property owners, condominium associations, and tenants in Arizona condominiums.

Maddy summaryHB 4024 amends Arizona law to add a specific exemption for family child care providers certified by the U.S. Department of Defense or Coast Guard. This exemption applies only to providers serving children affiliated with military branches, excluding those who also care for non-military children. The bill clarifies that such facilities are exempt from standard child care licensing requirements under Arizona Revised Statutes §36-884. It does not create new services but modifies existing exemptions to align with military certification standards. This directly affects military-affiliated family child care providers operating within Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2937 requires nuclear power plant contractors and subcontractors in Arizona to use a skilled workforce, mandating that skilled journeymen (experienced workers who completed approved training programs) make up 30% of the workforce by 2027, 45% by 2028, and 60% by 2029. It also requires contractors to pay skilled journeymen at least the prevailing wage for their occupation, which must meet or exceed the minimum wage. The Arizona Industrial Commission will create rules to verify worker qualifications and handle workplace violations. This bill directly affects contractors performing maintenance, repair, or installation work at licensed nuclear power plants in Arizona.

Maddy summarySB 1789 requires Arizona pet stores and dealers to verify that dogs and cats they sell come from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-licensed breeders with no recent inspection violations, by checking the USDA's animal care information system before each order. They may also obtain animals from public pounds or nonprofit humane societies without this verification. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident, with repeated offenses potentially leading to a three-year court-ordered ban on selling animals from non-licensed sources. The bill also mandates that stores display the breeder's name, USDA license number, and a link to USDA information for each animal, and maintain records for two years.

Maddy summaryHB 4007 allows Arizona municipalities to create designated "municipal improvement areas" (up to 30 years) where they redirect tax revenue growth from increased property values to fund public infrastructure projects like roads, sewers, parks, and transit. It requires areas to meet specific criteria (e.g., blighted, needing redevelopment, or suitable for housing) and mandates approval from county, school, and community college districts. The bill specifies that captured tax increments - defined as the difference between current and original property tax values - must finance approved projects outlined in a development plan, including feasibility studies and revenue sources. This directly affects cities/towns seeking to finance public improvements through local tax growth, while prohibiting areas where residential taxes exceed state limits without state fund reimbursement.