Rep. Myron Tsosie

Maddy summaryHB 2285 appropriates $3.5 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Department of Transportation. This funding will be distributed to the Fort Defiance chapter of the Navajo Nation to install solar streetlights along BIA Routes N110, N7, and N12 in Fort Defiance. The bill directly affects the Navajo Nation community in Fort Defiance by providing resources for infrastructure improvements on these specific routes. As a funding measure, it does not create new policy but allocates state funds for a defined project.

Maddy summaryHB 2287 appropriates $4 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Navajo Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically for engineering services and early-stage construction to mitigate rockfall hazards on N9073 road. The appropriation is exempt from standard lapse rules under Arizona law, ensuring the funds remain available if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. The bill directly affects the Navajo Nation's transportation infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for a safety project on a specific roadway.

Maddy summaryHB 2283 allocates $6.1 million from Arizona’s state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Navajo Department of Transportation for the N9003 bridge project in Greasewood Springs. This funding is specifically for constructing or repairing the bridge at that location. The bill exempts these funds from standard appropriation lapse rules, ensuring the money remains available even if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. It directly affects the Navajo Department of Transportation and the Greasewood Springs community by providing dedicated funding for a local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 2887 allocates $7.39 million from Arizona's state general fund for Apache County to repair pavement on the Concho-Snowflake Highway between U.S. Route 180A and milepost 7.5. This is a funding bill specifically for infrastructure maintenance, not a new policy. The money would be distributed to Apache County by the Department of Transportation for the specified highway section during fiscal year 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2892 allocates $665,500 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. The funds are specifically designated for Apache County to enhance and stabilize rural school bus routes through soil stabilization work. This bill directly affects Apache County's rural school transportation infrastructure by funding projects to prevent road damage from soil erosion. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation, as the bill was recently introduced (first/second readings in January 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2894 appropriates $2.88 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. This funding will be distributed to the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) to conduct a study on rural school bus routes. The bill directly affects rural school districts and transportation planning in northern Arizona by allocating resources for this specific study, with no policy changes or direct impacts beyond the research phase. The study aims to examine current route efficiency and needs in rural areas, though the bill itself does not enact any new transportation rules.

Maddy summaryHB 2893 appropriates over $36 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund road improvements on Navajo Nation land. The bill directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to distribute funds specifically to the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation for graveling, sealing, and drainage work on three designated routes: Navajo Route 8090, 8070, and 8009. These projects directly affect Navajo Nation communities by upgrading rural transportation infrastructure. The funding is a direct allocation from the state budget, with no new policy requirements or eligibility changes for the recipient.

Maddy summaryHB 4084 expands Arizona's state indigent defense fund to include legal representation for low-income residents facing eviction cases, in addition to existing criminal cases. The bill modifies funding rules to require that state monies distributed through the fund must supplement, not replace, existing county funding for legal defense in both criminal and eviction matters. It ensures the fund's resources remain available year-to-year without needing annual legislative approval for general fund allocations. This change directly affects tenants in eviction proceedings who qualify for free legal aid through county public defender or contracted legal services. The bill does not alter eviction laws or tenant protections, only the funding mechanism for legal defense in those cases.

Maddy summaryHCM 2014 is a memorial resolution from Arizona's legislature requesting Congress maintain existing national monuments in Arizona. It highlights 19 monuments (including Grand Canyon-Parashant, Chiricahua, and Ironwood Forest) and emphasizes their role in supporting local economies through tourism, recreation, and multi-use management like hunting and grazing. The resolution cites economic data showing these lands drive billions in annual outdoor recreation spending and job creation while preserving cultural sites and water resources. It does not propose new legislation but asks Congress to continue protecting these designated areas.

Maddy summaryHB 4135 creates a new child care tax credit for Arizona taxpayers with children under five who use certified child care providers. The credit provides $2,000 per child for families with federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less, and $1,000 for incomes between $75,000 and $150,000 annually. A total of $15 million in credits is available each year on a first-come, first-served basis, with excess credits paid as refunds. The credit applies to tax returns filed for 2026 and later, supporting working families seeking quality early childhood care.