Rep. Myron Tsosie

Maddy summaryHB 2336 creates a new "Native American Veteran special plate" option for Arizona vehicle owners. To implement this, a person must pay $32,000 to the state department by December 31, 2025, after which the department will issue the plates. The payer designs the plates (subject to department approval) and may combine the request with personalized plates. A $25 annual fee applies, with $17 of that amount donated to a dedicated "Native American Veteran special plate fund" established by the bill. This directly affects qualifying Native American veterans seeking this specific plate option.

Maddy summaryHB 2239 appropriates $4 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Navajo Department of Transportation. The funds will cover engineering services and early construction of rockfall mitigation measures for the N9073 road project, directly affecting safety improvements on that specific roadway. This appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules under Arizona law.

Maddy summaryHB 2382 requires Arizona employers to implement written heat and cold illness prevention programs for workers. It mandates free water access (at least one quart per hour), 10-minute cool-down breaks every two hours (more frequent at 100°F), and thermometer monitoring when temperatures reach 80°F or higher. Employers must provide shade access, cold-related safety plans for indoor work below 60°F, and personal protective equipment at no cost when engineering controls are insufficient. The bill directly affects all Arizona employers with indoor or outdoor workers, including those with vehicle-based work requiring air conditioning below 80°F.

Maddy summaryHB 2502 requires Arizona employers to provide employees with a 30-minute unpaid meal break after five hours of work (and an additional break after twelve hours), plus a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked. It mandates 1.5 times regular pay for hours worked beyond eight in a workday (up to twelve hours) or the first eight hours on a seventh consecutive workday, and double pay for hours beyond twelve in a day or eight on the seventh consecutive workday. The bill applies to employers meeting the federal threshold of $100,000 annual sales or engaging in interstate commerce, ensuring Arizona’s labor standards align with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. This directly affects most Arizona employers and their hourly workers by modifying break requirements and overtime compensation rates.

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 2642 appropriates $3,900,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Transportation. The funds will be distributed to the Navajo Division of Transportation specifically for the N351 Road improvement project in the Tolikan chapter. This bill directly affects road infrastructure in the Tolikan area and the Navajo Division's project implementation.

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.