Rep. Mae Peshlakai

Maddy summaryHB 2238 appropriates $6.1 million from Arizona's state general fund for the N9003 bridge project in Greasewood Springs. The funds will be distributed to the Navajo Department of Transportation through the Arizona Department of Transportation. This bill specifically exempts the appropriation from standard rules requiring annual reauthorization, ensuring the funds remain available for the project in fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly affects the Navajo Department of Transportation and the Greasewood Springs community by providing dedicated funding for bridge construction.

Maddy summaryHB 2501 repeals Arizona's right-to-work law (ARS 23-1302), which currently prohibits employers from requiring union membership or dues as a condition of employment. The bill also amends related statutes to remove references to the repealed law, including adjustments to civil liability for employment violations and protections against retaliatory termination. However, the bill will not take effect unless voters approve a constitutional amendment for right-to-work at the next general election. This repeal would directly affect workers, employers, and labor unions by eliminating a key restriction on union security agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 2236 appropriates $3.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to install solar streetlights on BIA Routes N110, N7, and N12 in Fort Defiance. The funds will be distributed by the Arizona Department of Transportation to the Fort Defiance chapter of the Navajo Nation. This bill directly provides resources for improving street lighting infrastructure on specific tribal routes in Fort Defiance, with no policy changes beyond the funding allocation. It is a procedural funding measure focused solely on this infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 2337 repeals Arizona laws that prevented cities and counties from enacting their own rent control regulations. This bill removes state-level restrictions on local rent regulation, specifically repealing Sections 33-1329 and 33-1416 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. By eliminating this preemption, the bill would allow municipalities to establish their own tenant protection policies without state interference. The change directly affects local governments and renters in communities that may choose to implement new rent control measures.

Maddy summaryHB 2237 appropriates $3,565,500 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically for the Navajo Nation oil & gas company to construct a fueling center and convenience store at Blue Gap. The bill exempts this appropriation from standard state rules that would cause unused funds to lapse. It directly affects the Navajo Nation oil & gas company by providing dedicated funding for infrastructure development. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with only first and second readings completed.

Maddy summaryHB 2509 restricts how regulated utilities (like electric and gas companies) can spend money paid by customers. It bans using ratepayer funds for political activities (including lobbying, campaign contributions, and political action committees), charitable giving, advertising, executive perks (like travel and gifts), and non-essential expenses such as litigation over regulations. The bill directly affects public service corporations regulated by Arizona's Corporation Commission and their parent companies or subsidiaries. Key provisions require these entities to stop using customer money for any political influence efforts or non-regulated business costs, and they must report any lobbying activities.

Maddy summaryHB 2555 allocates $7 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Transportation for the Ganado traffic light project. This funding will be distributed to the Navajo Division of Transportation to implement traffic safety improvements in Ganado, Arizona. The bill directly affects the Navajo Nation community by providing resources for a specific infrastructure project aimed at enhancing road safety. It is a straightforward funding appropriation with no new regulations or eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryHCR 2001 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the death penalty in Arizona. If approved by voters, it would add a new section to the Arizona Constitution stating "No person shall be sentenced to death in this state," effectively banning capital punishment for all future cases. The bill also repeals existing constitutional language allowing death sentences (Article XXII, Section 22) and adjusts related provisions about bail and jury trials to maintain constitutional consistency. This amendment would directly affect anyone facing a capital murder charge in Arizona, removing the death penalty as a sentencing option. The proposal requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.