Rep. Sarah Liguori

Maddy summarySB 1463 repeals Arizona's Section 41-1519, which previously provided tax relief for data centers. It amends Section 42-2003 to clarify that the Arizona Commerce Authority may disclose confidential tax information to certify computer data centers for tax relief under other statutes. This change directly affects data center operators seeking tax credits by updating how the Commerce Authority accesses taxpayer information for certification. The bill does not create new tax relief but adjusts administrative processes for existing data center tax credit programs.

Maddy summarySB 1465 requires employers in high-risk industries - like agriculture, construction, landscaping, delivery work, and oil/gas extraction - to implement heat illness prevention measures. It mandates free drinkable water (one cup every 15-20 minutes above 90°F), accessible shade or climate-controlled areas within 400 feet, and mandatory rest periods based on temperature. Employers must also train staff, acclimate new workers to heat over 7-14 days, and follow specific high-heat procedures like supervisor monitoring and emergency response plans. The law directly affects workers in these industries and their employers across Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2936 repeals Arizona's requirement that construction projects subject to environmental review must include labor agreements (like neutrality agreements) as a condition for approval. This directly affects construction companies and developers seeking environmental permits for facilities like power plants or transmission lines. The bill removes a provision that previously forced applicants to negotiate or comply with certain labor agreements before receiving approval. It does not change environmental review standards or requirements for pollution control. The repeal simplifies the approval process for construction projects by eliminating this labor-related condition.

Maddy summaryHB 2928 establishes heat illness prevention standards for employers in high-risk industries like agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas, airport work, and delivery services. It requires employers to provide free drinking water with ice (and electrolytes for work over an hour above 80°F), shade or climate-controlled rest areas within 400 feet of work zones when temperatures exceed 80°F, and paid rest periods (15-45 minutes per hour) based on heat levels. Employers must also monitor workers for heat symptoms, implement emergency response protocols, and hold pre-shift safety meetings for agricultural workers. These rules, to be adopted by Arizona’s Industrial Commission, apply to all indoor and outdoor workplaces in covered industries to protect workers from heat-related health risks.

Maddy summaryHB 2927 requires construction projects exceeding 60 feet above ground or 48 feet below ground to install a temporary elevator or personnel hoist for employee use. This elevator must be operational when the structure reaches 36 feet in height (measured to the top of features like parapet walls or mechanical rooms, excluding antennas or flagpoles). The bill directly affects construction companies building tall structures, mandating safer vertical transport for workers during construction. It specifies concrete installation timing and structural measurement criteria to ensure worker safety during early build phases. The requirement applies to new construction projects, not existing buildings.

Maddy summaryHB 2356 repeals Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously established a statutory framework for greenhouse gas programs. This repeal removes the specific legal provisions governing such programs in Arizona's law. The bill directly affects the regulatory structure for greenhouse gas initiatives by eliminating the existing statutory basis. As a repeal bill, it does not create new programs or directly impact specific entities, but rather removes the legal foundation for prior greenhouse gas program regulations. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House First and Second Readings as of January 2026).

Maddy summarySB 1344 modifies Arizona election procedures to exclude voters on the "active permanent early voting list" from receiving mailed sample ballots. Registered voters who have opted into permanent early voting (as established under Section 16-544) will no longer receive these mailed voting materials, while all other registered voters continue to receive them. The bill amends Sections 16-245(D) and 16-411(B)(3) of Arizona Revised Statutes to implement this change in ballot distribution. This affects only voters who have chosen permanent early voting status, altering how election officials provide voting information. The policy change is administrative, focusing on mail distribution rather than altering voting rights or election mechanics.

Maddy summaryHB 2355 amends Arizona's groundwater management law by updating definitions related to reporting, pumping, and measurement. It clarifies terms like "active management area," "grandfathered right," and "farm unit" to ensure consistent application of existing groundwater regulations. This technical update affects agricultural users, cities, and water districts that must report groundwater usage under current law. The revised definitions will be used by the state director to enforce existing groundwater management requirements without creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 2562 requires restaurants and food service establishments in Arizona to provide water to customers only upon request, not automatically. It also mandates that hotels and motels offer guests the option to decline daily towel and linen laundering, with clear signage about this choice. The bill directly affects these businesses by changing their standard service practices for water and linens. Key provisions focus on reducing unnecessary water use and resource consumption through simple, mandatory customer notification and consent. (Summary based solely on the bill text provided.)

Maddy summarySB 1320 establishes a task force to address the needs of children with incarcerated parents in Arizona. The task force, made up of diverse stakeholders including former inmates, adult children of incarcerated parents, state agency directors, and legislators, must ensure these children have specific rights (like safety, being heard in decisions, and maintaining parent relationships) and identify gaps in mental health support. It will track metrics like children served and community partnerships, and partner with faith-based groups to provide support programs. The task force must submit a final report by June 30, 2028, after which the bill expires. This directly affects children in Arizona whose parents are incarcerated.