Rep. David Marshall

Maddy summaryThis bill redrew the boundaries of Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yavapai counties in Arizona. It replaces existing boundary descriptions with detailed geographic coordinates and landmarks (e.g., following city limits, rivers, and survey lines) to clarify county lines. The changes directly affect residents and local governments within these counties by defining their exact territorial limits. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on boundary adjustments without altering policies or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHB 2397 allocates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support robotics programs at two specific schools. The funds will be distributed by the Arizona Department of Education to the Apache Junction Unified School District for robotics initiatives at Peralta Trail Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School. This bill directly provides financial resources for hands-on STEM education at these two schools. The legislation is currently in early legislative stages, having passed its first two readings in the House.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Arizona law enforcement agencies to verify if arrestees are veterans within 24 hours of booking. Agencies must confirm veteran status using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Re-entry search service, document it in records, and assist veterans in applying for federal benefits they may qualify for through the VA. It directly affects veterans booked into custody and law enforcement agencies handling their cases. The policy change ensures veterans in custody can connect with existing federal support programs without altering VA benefit eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 2669 clarifies Arizona's criminal law by specifying when offenses are considered "strict liability" (meaning a defendant can be convicted without proving intent). It requires statutes to explicitly state if a crime requires a specific mental state (like "knowingly" or "intentionally") - otherwise, the offense defaults to strict liability. This directly affects criminal defendants in cases where the statute's language about mental state was previously ambiguous. The bill does not create new offenses but changes how existing laws are interpreted regarding culpability.

Maddy summaryHB 2409 defines "aggressive driving" as committing multiple speeding violations (exceeding speed limits by 20+ mph in most areas or 35 mph near schools) plus two other dangerous driving acts (like unsafe lane changes or tailgating) during a single driving period. It classifies this as a class 1 misdemeanor, requiring offenders to complete approved traffic education and facing license suspensions (30 days for first offense, 1 year for repeat offenses within 24 months). The bill also specifies exact speed limits: 35 mph near schools, 20 mph over posted limits in business/residential areas (or 45 mph if no limit), and 20 mph over elsewhere. This directly affects drivers who repeatedly exceed speed limits in these ways, with penalties focused on education and license restrictions rather than solely fines.

Maddy summaryHB 2402 appropriates $4 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Snowflake-Taylor police department. The funds, distributed through the Department of Administration, are intended to enhance law enforcement capabilities in the Snowflake area. This bill directly provides financial support to the Snowflake-Taylor police department for operational needs without specifying further details.

Maddy summaryHB 2392 allocates $1,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Economic Security. This funding is specifically for the town of Pinetop-Lakeside to develop a summer youth program at the Camp Grace facility. The bill directs the department to distribute these funds to the town for program development, with no additional requirements or policy changes. It directly affects Pinetop-Lakeside residents and youth participating in the program at Camp Grace.

Maddy summaryHB 2102 establishes a dedicated anti-racketeering revolving fund in Arizona to manage money recovered from racketeering prosecutions. It requires all recovered funds - such as attorney fees from civil/criminal cases under AZ statutes 13-2301 or 13-2312, forfeiture proceeds, or federal/state cooperative investigation funds - to be deposited into this fund, prohibiting transfers to the general state fund. The fund may finance gang/victim prevention programs, racketeering investigations, officer relocation costs, and administrative reporting, but bans using it for Attorney General’s office salaries after August 2025. All agencies receiving fund monies must submit quarterly reports on sources and expenditures to the Attorney General and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, with strict deadlines and penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryHB 2394 appropriates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Economic Security. This funding is specifically designated to expand and enhance after-school programming at a center in Snowflake-Taylor. The bill directs the department to distribute these funds to support the local after-school program, directly affecting students and families in that community. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2520 amends Arizona's duress defense law to limit when a defendant can claim they committed a crime due to threats of immediate physical force. Specifically, the defense cannot be used if the defendant intentionally created the situation where they faced duress, or for offenses involving homicide, serious physical injury, or certain violent crimes like aggravated assault or sexual offenses. This change directly affects criminal defendants in cases where they attempt to justify their actions using duress as a legal defense. The bill clarifies that the duress defense is unavailable for the most serious violent offenses, making it harder for defendants to avoid responsibility for those acts.