Sen. Wendy Rogers

Maddy summarySB 1039 (Attorney Discipline Investigations; Costs) requires the Arizona State Bar to cover specific costs for attorneys who successfully defend against discipline charges. If an attorney wins an ethics case, the State Bar must pay their attorney fees, lost earnings during the entire investigation and appeal process, and all court costs. The bill also allows attorneys to file claims for reputation damage if they suffer harm from the proceedings. It applies only to cases where the State Bar does not dismiss a complaint before final court resolution. This changes financial responsibility from the attorney to the State Bar in successful defense cases.

Maddy summarySB 1038 requires Arizona county recorders to publish, within one hour after polls close, a public record containing every voter's name, voter ID number, political party registration (if listed), and their specific vote choice in an organizable format. This law directly affects voters by making their individual voting choices publicly accessible and county election officials by mandating this immediate disclosure. The bill prohibits altering or randomizing the original voting records, ensuring the published data matches the election results exactly. It overrides existing privacy protections to make detailed voting data a permanent public record.

Maddy summarySB 1046, the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2026," prohibits Arizona telecommunications providers from using equipment manufactured by China or entities tied to China in critical broadband infrastructure. This affects all telecom companies operating in Arizona that manage networks meeting the bill's definition of "critical telecommunications infrastructure" (broadband systems enabling user communication with microchips). The law requires providers to remove and replace prohibited equipment by 2026, certify compliance annually to the Corporation Commission, and face daily civil penalties up to $100,000 or loss of state/federal funding for noncompliance. The bill aims to secure Arizona's telecom grid by eliminating hardware and software from designated foreign adversaries.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill requires law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for non-immigration offenses when there is reasonable suspicion they are unlawfully present in the U.S. It mandates checking status via federal systems (per 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c)) before release and immediately notifying ICE if someone is arrested or convicted for a state/local offense while unlawfully present. Individuals presenting valid Arizona driver’s licenses, tribal IDs, or other official government IDs are presumed lawful. The law prohibits race-based profiling and permits sharing immigration status information with federal agencies for specific purposes like public benefits verification.

Maddy summarySB 1053 amends Arizona's concealed weapons permit law to allow the Department of Public Safety to set a reasonable fee for both resident and non-resident applicants. It requires applicants to provide proof of firearm training (via documentation or certification) and meet eligibility criteria, including age requirements (21+ or 19+ with military service), no felony convictions, and mental health standards. The bill also establishes a $300 civil penalty for permit holders who fail to present their permit upon law enforcement request, with specific procedures for permit suspension and restoration. This bill directly affects individuals seeking or holding concealed weapons permits in Arizona.

Maddy summarySB 1069 amends Arizona's definition of "prohibited weapon" to specifically include devices designed to muffle firearm noise. The bill clarifies that such devices are prohibited unless they comply with federal law. This directly affects individuals who possess or manufacture muffling devices for firearms, as these would now be classified as prohibited weapons under state law. The amendment does not change existing prohibitions on other weapons but explicitly defines muffling devices as part of the prohibited category.

Maddy summarySB 1060 modifies Arizona voter registration rules to better accommodate residents temporarily absent from the state. It allows such individuals to register using a written statement (affidavit) instead of mail, and extends registration deadlines to 7:00 p.m. on election day for those temporarily away. The bill specifically supports military personnel and overseas voters by permitting federal postcard applications and allowing registration up to 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before an election for those discharged within 90 days prior. It also clarifies that citizens born abroad with a parent registered to vote in Arizona may use federal write-in ballots. These changes directly affect Arizona voters temporarily residing outside the state, military members, and certain overseas citizens.

Maddy summarySB 1061 amends Arizona law to increase penalties for fentanyl-related offenses involving specific quantities. It sets a 9-gram threshold for triggering mandatory minimum sentences: 5-15 years for a first offense and 10-20 years for repeat offenses involving sales or possession in a vehicle. The bill also requires a minimum $2,000 fine (or three times the drug's value), prohibits drug use during probation, and mandates 360 hours of community service for probationers convicted under this section. This law directly affects individuals convicted of fentanyl sales or possession of 9 grams or more, imposing stricter sentencing and additional conditions beyond standard penalties.

Maddy summarySB 1068 amends Arizona law to prevent public schools, colleges, and universities from banning concealed weapons for individuals with valid permits. It requires school boards to adopt rules allowing concealed weapon possession (per Section 13-3112 permits) and lawful firearm transportation/storage, while prohibiting policies that restrict these activities on campus. The bill does not apply to private educational institutions and explicitly preserves existing school gun safety programs. Violations of school rules related to disruptions (like threats or unauthorized entry) remain punishable as misdemeanors or felonies, but the key change is enabling concealed carry under permit in public educational settings.

Maddy summarySCR 1004 is a resolution that, if approved by Arizona voters, would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic law enforcement. The bill defines "photo enforcement system" as a device using radar or sensors linked to a camera to capture license plate images for identifying traffic violations. It amends Arizona Revised Statutes to repeal existing provisions permitting such systems and adds a new prohibition. This measure would directly affect law enforcement agencies and drivers by banning automated traffic ticketing without an officer present.