Sen. John Kavanagh

Maddy summarySB 1006 amends Arizona campaign finance reporting rules to increase the disclosure threshold for in-state individual contributions from $100 to $200 per election cycle. Campaigns must now disclose the name, occupation, and employer of contributors who give $200 or more, but may omit this information for smaller contributions ($200 or less) unless the donor consents. The bill also requires campaigns to report the total aggregate amount of unconsented small contributions ($200 or less) and exempts donors with protected residential addresses from disclosing their home address. This affects all candidates, committees, and political action committees filing campaign finance reports in Arizona.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a fee collection system for Arizona counties, cities, towns, councils of governments, and regional transportation authorities to fund the state's integrated tax system modernization project. The Department of Revenue will assess these fees annually based on the amount of state shared revenue each local entity receives, with a total annual cap of $6,286,300 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. If a local government fails to pay the assessed fee by December 31, the state will withhold future state revenue distributions until the debt is cleared. All collected fees and related transfers will be placed into a dedicated fund used solely to cover the administrative and operational costs of updating the tax system.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill mandates stricter verification processes for state health care eligibility by requiring monthly data checks against tax and death records, while also ending the acceptance of self-reported information without independent proof. It specifically targets able-bodied adults for quarterly eligibility reviews and limits "presumptive" emergency coverage to only children and pregnant women, requiring hospitals to assist applicants in transitioning to full applications. The legislation also establishes a penalty system for hospitals that fail to follow these new rules, including mandatory staff training and the potential loss of their ability to make eligibility determinations.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, allocates state funding to various Arizona government agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects state departments such as Administration, Accountancy, and Acupuncture by providing specific lump-sum appropriations and funding from designated sources to cover operations, personnel, and specialized projects. Key provisions include distributing money to smaller counties for retirement plan contributions and essential services, requiring departments to submit financial reports to the legislature, and setting spending limits that trigger additional reporting requirements. The legislation establishes clear rules for how funds from specific sources, like the automation operations fund, must be used and monitored.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Arizona state officials to handle federal funds and adjust budget rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It requires any unrestricted federal money received during that period to be placed in the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services. The legislation also temporarily suspends standard requirements for the budget stabilization fund, allowing it to hold more than its usual limit and preventing the transfer of surplus funds to the general fund. Additionally, the bill mandates that the governor's budget proposal for 2027-2028 include a detailed report explaining how the government efficiency and reform initiative will achieve its $100 million savings target.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Arizona Department of Transportation to submit an annual report by July 31 detailing progress in reducing wait times at motor vehicle offices and speeding up vehicle registration renewals by mail. The report must be sent to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and should follow the same format used in previous years. This provision directly affects Arizona residents who wait for services at motor vehicle divisions or renew their vehicle registrations through the mail, as it mandates government transparency regarding service efficiency.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Arizona counties with fewer than 250,000 residents to use general county funds to pay for specific financial obligations in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, provided they do not exceed $1.25 million for purposes unrelated to the original funding source. It applies to counties where the board of supervisors also manages any countywide special taxing jurisdictions. To ensure transparency, the legislation requires these smaller counties to submit a report by October 1, 2026, detailing whether they used such funds for alternative purposes and specifying the amounts involved.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Arizona Department of Corrections to submit an annual report on prison bed capacity to the joint legislative budget committee by November 1 each year. The report must detail available beds for different security levels and genders, explain changes in capacity over the past two years, and justify the removal of permanent beds versus the use of temporary ones. Additionally, the department must disclose plans to vacate beds and seek committee review before opening or closing one hundred or more beds. This legislation directly affects the state correctional system by increasing transparency regarding facility capacity and future bed management plans.

Maddy summarySB 1845 amends Arizona's insurance premium tax laws to establish specific tax rates for various insurance types, including fire, disability, and health care plans. The bill requires insurers to file detailed annual reports on premium income and mandates monthly tax payments for larger companies, while also introducing a mechanism for insurers to claim tax credits. A key provision creates a special tax rate for fire insurance on properties in cities that use private fire companies, with the collected revenue directed to local public safety retirement systems. Additionally, the legislation allows for electronic submission of tax reports and payments starting after December 31, 2017, and outlines procedures for handling overpayments and refunds.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support capital projects across multiple Arizona agencies, including major maintenance for state buildings, highway construction, and the development of a veterans' home facility. It allocates specific amounts to the Department of Administration for building repairs, the Department of Corrections for facility renewal, and the Department of Transportation for statewide highway planning and construction. Additionally, the legislation establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Transportation to provide financial updates on highway expenses and debt obligations to legislative and executive officials. The bill also sets conditions for the veterans' home project, requiring federal funding commitments and site approval before any state money can be spent.