Sen. Jake Hoffman

Maddy summarySB 1087 amends Arizona law to require residential contractors to pay an annual assessment of $370 for initial licenses and $270 for license renewals. These funds are deposited into the residential contractors' recovery fund, which compensates homeowners if contractors fail to complete work or pay debts. The bill includes a mechanism to automatically reduce the assessment by 50% if the recovery fund exceeds $15 million, reverting to full fees once the fund falls below $10 million. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 2733 grants legal immunity to Arizona government agencies and employees (like law enforcement) who intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) within 30 miles of the state's international border. It protects them from liability for injuries caused during these actions unless they intentionally harmed someone or were grossly negligent. The law specifically applies to drone operators (defined as anyone controlling a drone, including owners or groups acting together) and covers contractors working for government entities. This bill directly affects border enforcement practices and drone operators operating near Arizona's international border.

Maddy summaryArizona's SB 1092 prohibits state and local governments from establishing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction goals, tracking personal driving data (like odometer readings or license plate movements), or charging mileage-based taxes. The bill directly affects Arizona's government entities, including cities, counties, and state agencies, by banning these specific actions. Key provisions include banning VMT tracking through cameras, third-party data, or license plate capture, and prohibiting per-mile fees or taxes on personal vehicles. Exceptions apply for interstate commercial vehicle fuel/tax agreements and vehicles owned by specific government entities. This bill focuses on preventing government collection of driving data and mileage-based charges, not on altering driver behavior or vehicle usage.

Maddy summarySB 1096 establishes the Arizona Bullion Depository to securely store gold and silver bullion and specie (coins). It directly affects state agencies, counties, municipalities, and private individuals who may deposit precious metals. Key provisions include requiring the depository to record deposits in troy ounces, mandating annual third-party audits of stored metals and security, and prohibiting conflicts of interest for administrators. The depository serves as the state’s custodian for bullion held by government entities, with state monies deposited as bullion counted as part of Arizona’s financial reserves.

Maddy summarySCR 1022 proposes amending Arizona's constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission for drawing legislative and congressional districts. The commission would consist of five members appointed to ensure political balance (no more than two from the same party) and include representation from both major parties and non-partisan voters. It outlines a specific appointment process involving legislative leaders and requires commissioners to meet strict eligibility criteria, such as prior voter registration and no recent office-holding. This change would directly affect how Arizona's 30 legislative districts and congressional boundaries are redrawn after each census, replacing current methods with a new, structured commission process.

Maddy summarySB 1093 requires Arizona state fiduciaries managing retirement plans, university funds, or community college programs to prioritize only financial returns ("pecuniary factors") when making investment decisions. It bans consideration of environmental, social, or political goals in investment choices or voting shares held by state funds. The bill mandates the state treasurer publicly list all state investments and investment managers on a website, updating it regularly. It also prohibits fiduciaries from following proxy voting recommendations that prioritize non-financial factors or granting voting authority to outside entities that do so.

Maddy summaryHB 2683 requires Arizona physical retail businesses to accept cash for purchases under $100 without charging extra fees or penalties. It gives customers a legal right to sue businesses that violate this rule, with penalties of up to $1,000 per violation (capped at $5,000 per person). The law does not apply to online sales or written contracts that specify payment methods. This directly affects brick-and-mortar retailers and protects customers making smaller in-person purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 2635 amends Arizona's tax code to add new sales tax exemptions for specific items. It exempts sales of "cash equivalents" (like gift cards, stored-value cards, and prepaid digital payment tools) and "precious metal bullion" (refined gold, silver, etc.) from retail sales tax. The bill defines "cash equivalents" as pre-paid items denominated in money redeemable for goods/services, excluding telecom prepaids, and clarifies that "monetized bullion" (coins used as currency) is exempt. This directly affects retailers selling these items, removing tax liability on such transactions. The bill focuses solely on tax policy, with no provisions related to firearm storage devices as inaccurately suggested in the title.

Maddy summaryHB 2684 prohibits pedestrians from congregating or soliciting (e.g., asking for money) on traffic islands, medians, highway ramps, or unsafe locations without sidewalks. It directly affects pedestrians who gather in these specific high-risk areas, such as busy roadways or unprotected medians. The bill establishes a tiered enforcement approach: a first violation receives only a warning, a second violation is a civil traffic violation (likely involving a fine), and third or subsequent violations are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor. The law aims to improve pedestrian safety by restricting gathering in locations where pedestrians face significant traffic dangers.

Maddy summaryArizona's SB 1313 prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments from requiring residents to recycle materials that aren't currently being actively recycled. The bill defines "actively recycled" as materials reprocessed into new products, meaning localities can't mandate recycling for items not actually turned into new items. It applies to all Arizona municipalities and counties, amending existing recycling laws to prevent misleading recycling claims. The law takes effect upon passage, ensuring residents aren't pressured to sort materials that don't enter actual recycling streams.