Rep. Sarah Liguori

Maddy summaryHB 2367 requires Arizona to identify "burdened communities" (census tracts in the bottom 33% for median household income) and mandates that new or expanded facilities in these areas must complete a community-focused review process before permits are approved. Applicants must prepare an environmental impact report (including public health effects and cumulative pollution risks), hold a public hearing with community input, and submit materials 30 days in advance. The environmental agency must wait 60 days after the hearing to decide on permits and may deny applications if the project creates an unreasonable health or environmental risk when combined with existing pollution. The agency must also consider community support or opposition, as demonstrated through the hearing and local government input, in its final decision.

Maddy summaryHB 2499 restricts the sale and use of neonicotinoid pesticides (a class including chemicals like imidacloprid and thiamethoxam) in Arizona. It requires sellers to hold a restricted-use pesticide license and limits user eligibility to certified applicators, veterinarians, or wood preservers. Exceptions cover pet care products, personal care items, indoor insect control, and wood preservatives. Violations are classified as class 3 misdemeanors, and the law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1545 restricts Arizona pet stores and dealers from selling dogs or cats obtained from unlicensed breeders or those with recent USDA violations under the Animal Welfare Act. It requires stores to verify breeder compliance using the USDA’s online inspection tool before purchasing and to display the breeder’s name, USDA license number, and website on all animal listings. Violations trigger escalating civil penalties ($1,000 to $5,000 per violation) and potential three-year sales bans for repeat offenders. The law permits sales only from USDA-licensed breeders, public shelters, or nonprofit humane societies, with stores required to maintain records for two years.

Maddy summaryHCR 2050 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish annual spending limits for Arizona school districts and community colleges. It requires the Economic Estimates Commission to calculate each year’s spending cap by adjusting 1979-1980 local revenue expenditures for changes in student population and cost of living, then applying a 10% multiplier. The amendment excludes specific funding sources (like bond proceeds, federal grants, and tuition) from the cap calculation. If approved by voters, this would limit total school district spending growth unless the legislature passes a two-thirds vote concurrent resolution allowing an exception. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first/second reading) and requires voter approval to take effect.

Maddy summarySB 1544 requires landlords in Arizona to maintain air conditioning at or below 82°F during cooling seasons and prohibits them from setting temperatures higher. It also bans evictions during any week with two or more days exceeding 90°F outdoors. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in rental housing across Arizona by setting concrete temperature standards and protecting tenants from eviction in extreme heat. These provisions amend Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1324 (landlord maintenance duties) and add § 33-1379.01 (eviction prohibition during heatwaves).

Maddy summaryHB 2510 creates a program to fund curbside composting in Arizona cities by establishing a dedicated "municipal composting program fund." This fund will receive money from fees on imported hazardous waste (waste classified as hazardous where generated but not in Arizona) and use it to award grants to eligible municipalities for composting programs. The bill requires the state to adopt rules setting eligibility for grants and managing the waste fees. It also establishes new rules for handling imported hazardous waste, including its transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal.

Maddy summaryHB 2362 is a definitions bill that clarifies key terms for electric power plants and transmission lines in Arizona law. It defines specific terms like "plant" (thermal/nuclear/hydroelectric units ≥125 MW), "transmission line" (above-ground lines ≥115 kV spanning >1 mile), and "certificate of environmental compatibility" to be used in future siting procedures. This bill does not change current laws or create new requirements - it only establishes standardized language for future legislation governing where new energy infrastructure can be built. The definitions aim to support a more coordinated process for reviewing facility locations, as noted in the bill's legislative intent.

Maddy summaryHB 2777 repeals Section 15-911 of Arizona law and amends Section 15-1285 to exempt school districts and career technical education districts from budgetary, expenditure, and revenue control limits when using certain state funds. This means these districts can spend funds received under specific programs without being constrained by the usual spending caps that apply to other local revenues. The bill also modifies how county expenditure limits are calculated, including annual adjustments based on GDP changes for construction projects and justice of the peace compensation. The primary effect is to provide greater flexibility for school districts in managing state-funded programs.

Maddy summarySB 1554 creates the Arizona Rental Assistance Fund to help tenants who are behind on rent or anticipate falling behind. Tenants and landlords can jointly apply for up to three months of rent assistance, paid directly to the landlord, with eligibility covering future rent payments. The fund is financed by 10% of the state’s transaction privilege tax on prime contracting, administered by the Arizona Department of Housing, and limits assistance to one instance per household within any 12-month period. Landlords receiving assistance cannot evict tenants for the covered months or subsequent months included in the payment.

Maddy summaryHB 2745 establishes legal rights for individuals seeking fertility treatments in Arizona, defining key terms like "fertility treatment" (including IVF, embryo storage, and genetic testing) and "health care provider." It guarantees individuals the right to access these treatments without unreasonable restrictions, retain control over their reproductive materials, and continue ongoing care per written agreements. Health care providers gain explicit rights to perform or counsel on fertility treatments within their scope, while insurers retain the right to cover such services. The bill also exempts the Department of Health Services and health boards from standard rulemaking requirements for one year to implement these provisions, as outlined in Section 36-1305.01.