Rep. Sarah Liguori

Maddy summaryHB 2626 creates a state-funded scholarship program for child care workers in Arizona earning below 85% of the state median income. It directly affects teachers, educators, and support staff at department-contracted child care providers, preschools, kindergartens, and K-12 schools. The program provides $200 million in state funding for fiscal year 2026-2027, with scholarship money paid directly to child care providers (not individual workers) on a first-come, first-served basis. This aims to support workforce retention by covering costs for eligible providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning short-term rentals (like Airbnb properties). Instead, it allows local governments to regulate these rentals only for specific reasons: protecting public health/safety (e.g., fire codes), enforcing zoning rules equally applied to all housing, or preventing illegal activities. Key requirements include: owners must provide business license details and emergency contacts, obtain a permit with a $500 maximum fee, notify nearby neighbors before renting, and maintain $500,000 in liability insurance. The bill directly affects short-term rental property owners and local governments seeking to regulate them.

Maddy summaryHB 2627 creates new protections for workers during public health emergencies in Arizona. It prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who report health/safety concerns, wear higher-level personal protective equipment (like masks recommended by health agencies), or refuse forced confidentiality agreements about workplace hazards. Employers must post notices of these rights and face civil penalties of at least $100 per day for violations, with options for reinstatement or back pay if workers are fired for exercising these rights. The law applies to most employers and entities contracting with five or more independent contractors, enforced by the state Labor Department.

Maddy summaryHB 2391 requires vloggers (parents or guardians creating compensated video content featuring minors) to set aside earnings for minor children when their name, likeness, or image appears in at least 30% of compensated videos meeting platform compensation thresholds or $0.10 per view. For single minors, 15% of the relevant earnings must be held in a trust; for multiple minors, 10% of the combined earnings is distributed equally. Minors can later request permanent deletion of their content from platforms upon reaching 18, with platforms required to comply. The bill applies to Arizona-based vloggers using minors' content for compensation, defining key terms like "minor child" (under 18 residing in Arizona) and "content percentage."

Maddy summaryHB 2634 establishes a study committee to examine health insurance costs for Arizona educators and their families. The committee, composed of representatives from school districts, teachers' organizations, health insurers, and school boards, will analyze current insurance plans and costs for both school districts and employees. It must recommend affordable ways to provide high-quality health coverage for educators and their dependents, then submit a report to state leaders by November 2027. The committee will dissolve on October 31, 2028. This is a procedural bill focused on research, not immediate policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2581 establishes a state-run health care claims consumer assistance program within Arizona's Department of Insurance to help individuals enrolled in or seeking health insurance plans. The program assists consumers with filing complaints, appeals, and resolving disputed claims against health insurers. Key provisions require insurers to pay double the amount of any wrongfully denied or underpaid claim (including attorney fees) and face civil penalties of at least $25,000 per violation for repeated denials. Insurers must report denial data to the department, and the department must publish annual public reports detailing claim denials, wrongful denials, and enforcement actions by insurer.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2466 requires most Arizona employers to provide employees with specific break and pay protections. It mandates a 30-minute unpaid meal break after 5 hours of work (and an additional break after 12 hours), a paid 10-minute rest break every 4 hours, and extra pay rates: 1.5 times the regular wage for hours worked beyond 8 but not exceeding 12 in a day or for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday, and double the regular wage for hours beyond 12 in a day or beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday. The law applies to employers with annual sales of $100,000 or more or those engaged in interstate commerce, aligning with federal labor standards. This directly affects hourly workers and employers across Arizona who fall under these thresholds.

Maddy summaryHB 2468 authorizes placing a Rotary International peace pole monument in a designated area of Arizona's governmental mall. The bill requires Rotary International to cover all costs for fundraising, design, and construction - state funds cannot be used, and the government cannot facilitate fundraising. It also specifies the monument authorization expires on September 30, 2029. This is a procedural bill focused on monument placement with clear funding restrictions and a sunset date.

Maddy summaryHB 2649 repeals Section 1-219 of Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously defined certain rights and privileges related to unborn children. The bill removes this specific statutory language from Arizona law but does not create new rights or alter existing legal protections for individuals. This is a procedural change to the state code, directly affecting the legal text of the repealed statute. The bill does not impose new requirements or change how laws apply to people.

Maddy summaryHB 2684 requires Arizona employers to implement heat and cold safety programs for workers. For heat (80°F+), it mandates written plans covering hydration (1 quart of water per hour), 10-minute cool-down breaks every 2 hours (more frequently during extreme heat), thermometer monitoring, shade access, and acclimatization for new workers. For cold (60°F-), it requires similar written programs with warm areas, cold-prevention training, and reduced exposure schedules. The bill directly affects all Arizona employers with indoor or outdoor workplaces, including construction, agriculture, and vehicle-based jobs (requiring vehicle AC below 80°F).