Rep. Myron Tsosie

Maddy summaryHB 2922 amends Arizona law to exempt homeowners from obstruction charges when refusing police entry to their residential property. Specifically, it removes the criminal penalty for a residential property owner who declines to open a door to a peace officer seeking entry. The bill does not affect commercial properties or alter police authority to obtain warrants for searches. This change directly impacts homeowners who may refuse entry during routine police inquiries without facing felony charges under the obstruction statute.

Maddy summaryHB 2881, the "Immigration Safe Zones Act," requires Arizona's Attorney General to create policies within 60 days that limit state agencies' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies must protect 8 specific public facilities - including public schools, community colleges, libraries, courts, and publicly funded healthcare centers - from being used for immigration enforcement and ensure they remain accessible to all residents regardless of immigration status. The bill also mandates that state agencies remove any questions about citizenship or immigration status from forms related to benefits, services, or education within 60 days. These policies must include constitutional safeguards like warrant requirements for searches and prevent unreasonable government actions targeting individuals based on immigration status.

Maddy summaryHB 2864 amends Arizona law to define "misconduct involving weapons," adding 17 specific prohibited actions. Key provisions include banning concealed carry of deadly weapons near schools, polling places, or in vehicles during serious crimes, and prohibiting instigating others to commit such offenses (newly added in subsection A.17). The law directly affects individuals carrying weapons in restricted locations or circumstances, such as failing to disclose weapons to police or supplying firearms to those likely to commit felonies. Exceptions cover law enforcement, military personnel, licensed museums, and specific educational activities, but the bill focuses on expanding prohibited conduct rather than altering penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 2880 creates protections for individuals attending court proceedings and sets requirements for hospitals regarding law enforcement interactions. Section 11-1052 grants a "privilege from civil arrest" to parties, witnesses, and court companions (including family members, advocates, or translators) while traveling to, at, or leaving court - covering courthouse premises and surrounding areas - but excludes criminal arrests. Section 11-1053 requires hospitals to adopt policies by January 1, 2027, including verifying law enforcement identity, designating waiting areas, and providing patients with privacy notices that allow redaction of immigration status, birthplace, or documents like passports. The bill directly affects court attendees, hospital staff, and law enforcement agencies interacting with patients. It does not address schools or daycares, despite the bill title.

Maddy summaryHB 2473 creates a program to fund curbside composting in Arizona cities through grants. It establishes a special fund financed by fees from managing waste classified as hazardous in its state of origin but not in Arizona (e.g., waste transported from other states). Municipalities can apply for grants to start composting programs under rules set by the environmental agency, with the fund also covering administration of both the composting program and the hazardous waste management system. The bill directly affects cities seeking to expand waste reduction efforts, using existing fee structures to support new sustainability initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2472 restricts the sale and use of neonicotinoid pesticides (a class of chemicals including imidacloprid and thiamethoxam) in Arizona. It requires sellers to hold a restricted-use pesticide license and limits use to certified applicators, veterinarians, or wood preservers, with key exceptions for pet care products, personal care items, indoor pest control, and wood preservatives. Violations are classified as class 3 misdemeanors. The law takes effect on December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2701 requires Arizona's legislative council to display the official flags of all 22 federally recognized tribes in Wesley Bolin Plaza. This bill directly affects the state government (specifically the legislative council) and the tribes whose flags are displayed. It mandates a new, specific location for tribal flag display as part of public space management, without altering funding or other provisions in the existing monument law. The bill focuses on a procedural requirement for flag placement, not broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would establish annual spending limits for Arizona school districts based on adjusted 1979-1980 spending levels, adjusted for student population growth and inflation. The limit is calculated as 1.10 times the adjusted baseline amount, prohibiting districts from exceeding this cap using local revenues (excluding specific exempted funds like federal grants, bond proceeds, and self-supporting school services). Districts could exceed the limit only if the legislature passes a two-thirds vote concurrent resolution. The measure directly affects all public school districts and community college districts in Arizona by constraining their local budget flexibility.

Maddy summaryHB 2879 prohibits Arizona healthcare providers from sharing patient medical records or granting access to medical facilities for immigration enforcement purposes, directly affecting patients (especially immigrant communities), providers, and federal immigration agencies. The bill allows exceptions only if a patient signs a written authorization, a neutral magistrate issues a valid search warrant, or a subpoena is served under existing law. It explicitly defines "immigration enforcement" to include all federal efforts investigating or penalizing immigration status, employment, or entry into the U.S. The law aims to protect patient privacy by preventing healthcare settings from being used for immigration investigations. This bill does not alter existing medical privacy laws but adds specific restrictions for immigration-related requests.

Maddy summaryHB 2865, titled "Jordin's Law," clarifies Arizona's definition of a "prohibited possessor" under firearm laws by amending Section 13-3101 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It specifies who is barred from possessing firearms, including individuals convicted of felonies (with rights not restored), undocumented immigrants (with exceptions for hunters, shooting event participants, or diplomats), people subject to certain court orders (like mental health holds or domestic violence protection orders), and those serving prison terms or probation for violent offenses. The bill also defines "prohibited weapons," such as short-barreled rifles or machine guns, but states these definitions do not override federal law compliance. This is a definitional update to existing law, not a new restriction on firearm access.