Sen. Janae Shamp

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private schools in Arizona with students in grades six through twelve that sponsor athletic teams to provide an automated external defibrillator at every campus and event. To ensure quick access, the law mandates that these devices be unlocked, clearly signed, and retrievable within three minutes, while also requiring coaches to complete state-approved training in CPR and first aid. Additionally, schools must create written cardiac emergency response plans in consultation with local emergency medical services, detailing specific roles, equipment locations, and procedures for handling medical emergencies during the school day or at sports events. The legislation allows schools to accept donations to help cover the costs of these devices and training, and it directs state funds to assist schools with higher numbers of low-income students in purchasing necessary equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Arizona school districts to hold a special election when their proposed budget exceeds legal spending limits, allowing voters to approve or reject the increase. To ensure voters have clear information, the law mandates that an informational pamphlet be mailed to all households at least 35 days before the vote, detailing the budget amounts, funding sources, and specific dollar impacts on property taxes for different home values. The pamphlet must include a limited number of written arguments for and against the budget increase, submitted by the school board, community groups, or individuals, with a county official responsible for verifying factual accuracy while leaving opinions untouched. If voters reject the proposed budget, the school board is required to adopt an alternate budget that stays within the original spending limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new pathway for physicians licensed in specific international countries to obtain provisional medical licenses in Arizona. To qualify, doctors must have worked in their home country for at least five years, hold valid federal immigration status, and secure a job offer in a county with fewer than one million residents. The provisional license requires annual renewal, mandatory supervision by a fully licensed Arizona physician, and adherence to continuing education rules. After four years of successful practice without disciplinary action and a positive recommendation from their supervisor, the license can automatically convert to a full license. The legislation also allows employers to require competency tests and mandates that the medical board be notified immediately if a doctor leaves their job.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Arizona laws to strictly prohibit "patient brokering," which involves paying or receiving kickbacks to refer people to sober living homes or substance use treatment facilities. It defines sober living homes as supervised, drug-free housing that supports recovery without providing on-site medical services or medication administration. The legislation requires these homes to obtain state licenses and adhere to specific standards, such as maintaining a safe environment, managing finances properly, and ensuring residents have access to necessary medications. Additionally, the bill mandates that operators cannot require residents to sign documents that would cause them to lose public assistance benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to the Arizona Constitution to alter how judges are selected and retained across different court levels. It would require judges on the Supreme Court and intermediate appellate courts to face retention elections, where voters decide whether they keep their positions, while superior court judges in larger counties would also face similar retention votes. Additionally, the bill establishes a new process for filling judicial vacancies, mandating that a commission submit a list of nominees to the governor who must consider merit and diversity before making an appointment. The proposal also includes age limits for nominees and specific rules for handling vacancies in smaller counties, aiming to create a more structured system for judicial appointments and accountability.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact in Arizona to streamline licensure for nurses who practice across state lines. Under the new rules, eligible nurses can obtain a single multistate license that allows them to practice in all participating states without applying for separate licenses in each location. The legislation creates a shared information system for licensing boards to track nurse credentials and share details about disciplinary actions or investigations. While the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase access to care, it maintains that each state retains the authority to regulate nursing practice within its own borders.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Economic Security for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program in fiscal year 2024-2025. The funding is intended to support services for Arizona residents who are both elderly and visually impaired. Once signed into law, the money becomes available to help administer the existing program without creating new eligibility requirements or changing current benefit structures.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill prohibits individuals from creating or distributing deceptive deepfake videos or audio of election candidates and political parties within 90 days of an election unless they include a clear disclosure that the content was generated by artificial intelligence. The law applies to anyone using digital tools to make these fake images or recordings but excludes news organizations, websites, and creators of satire or parody from the ban. Violators face criminal penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on whether they have prior convictions or intended to cause violence.

Maddy summaryArizona Senate Bill 1336 would have made it a crime to intentionally share deepfake videos or images that realistically show a person's intimate body parts or sexual acts without their consent. The bill defined specific conditions for the offense, including requirements that the creator knew the person did not agree to the content and that the individual was identifiable. Penalties were set as a class 6 felony, but could be upgraded to a class 4 felony if the act caused financial loss, involved profit-seeking, occurred on a website, or included intent to harass. The legislation also included a provision stating that interactive computer services would not be held liable for content created by others. Although the bill passed both chambers of the Arizona Legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill mandates that cities with over 75,000 residents must allow homeowners to build attached and detached accessory dwelling units on their property. It sets specific rules for these units, such as limiting their size to 75% of the main home's area or 1,000 square feet, and requires them to be permitted without needing special approvals. The law also restricts local governments from imposing certain conditions, such as demanding familial relationships between owners and tenants, requiring extra parking, or forcing units to match the exterior design of the primary home. Additionally, the bill preempts local control over vacation rentals by prohibiting cities from banning them entirely, though it allows for basic health, safety, and zoning regulations.