Sen. Kiana Sears

Maddy summarySB 1600 makes it a crime for adults to negligently leave firearms accessible to minors under 17, specifically when the firearm is "readily dischargeable" (loaded or ready to fire). It requires reasonable storage measures like locked containers or trigger locks, and violations are classified as a class 6 felony (class 4 if injury or death occurs). The bill directly affects parents, guardians, or family members responsible for firearm storage, with specific exceptions for supervised use (e.g., hunting, self-defense). Key provisions include a 7-day arrest delay for family members if injury/death results and clear definitions of "minor" and "family member."

Maddy summarySB 1605 allocates $5 million in state funds for home and community-based services and $5 million for senior housing assistance to area agencies on aging in Arizona. These funds, distributed through the Department of Economic Security, directly support services for seniors in the state, including in-home care and housing support. The bill provides specific funding amounts for existing programs without creating new eligibility rules or altering service requirements. It is a straightforward appropriations measure focused on financing current senior services.

Maddy summarySB 1532 sets a termination date for the governing board of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB). The board of directors will end on July 1, 2034, and related statutes will be repealed on January 1, 2035. The bill does not change the schools' operations or services but defines the end of the current governance structure. It ensures the schools' educational mission for sensory-impaired children continues until the board's termination date. The bill is procedural, establishing a sunset for the board's authority without altering the schools' purpose or funding.

Maddy summarySB 1467 repeals a provision (Section 41-1519) that previously provided tax relief for data centers in Arizona. This bill directly affects data centers that previously qualified for these tax incentives. The repeal removes the specific tax break program, ending eligibility for this form of tax relief for qualifying data center facilities. The bill does not create new rules but eliminates an existing tax incentive.

Maddy summarySB 1486 allocates $750,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Navajo Nation. This funding covers surveying, design, planning, restoration, and equipment for the Coalmine Canyon youth and community recreation center, which must include a full-size basketball court, an outdoor multiuse facility, and security lights. The bill specifies this appropriation is exempt from standard state rules about unused funds lapsing. This is a procedural funding bill directly affecting the Navajo Nation's recreation center development.

Maddy summarySB 1484 allocates $1 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Navajo Nation for the Sawmill Intergenerational Learning Center. The funds cover the center's design, construction, maintenance, and operations, directly supporting the Navajo Nation's community development efforts. The bill exempts this funding from standard lapsing rules, ensuring the money remains available for the project regardless of fiscal year deadlines. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the financial commitment.

Maddy summarySB 1485 appropriates $6,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Administration for the Navajo Nation. This funding covers the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the Tuba City Diné Youth Multipurpose Complex project. The bill exempts this appropriation from standard rules requiring funds to lapse if unused. It directly affects the Navajo Nation by providing state funding for a community facility in Tuba City. The key provision is the dedicated state funding allocation for the complex's development and ongoing operations.

Maddy summarySB 1441 regulates corporate purchases of single-family homes in Arizona. It requires corporations or limited liability companies (LLCs) buying such homes to register with the Corporation Commission and include specific ownership details on deeds, which must also state the property is not the owner’s primary residence. The bill limits corporate ownership to no more than 5% of single-family homes in any census tract and mandates county recorders to report monthly purchase data to the Corporation Commission. It exempts entities owning fewer than ten homes statewide. The law defines "single-family residence" as a detached home not sharing walls with another dwelling.

Maddy summarySB 1442 requires corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) to register with Arizona’s Corporation Commission before purchasing single-family homes, condos, or townhomes. It mandates registration with the Securities Division (including a fee), creates a public online registry, and imposes a $20,000 civil penalty for non-compliance. The bill also prohibits corporate purchases unless the property has been on the market for over 90 days or the asking price changed. Exemptions include small owners (under 10 properties), government entities, nonprofits, land trusts, group homes, and employers renting to staff. The Commission must annually report all corporate purchases/sales by zip code starting in 2027.

Maddy summarySB 1394 establishes legal rights for individuals to access fertility treatments without unreasonable barriers, including preserving reproductive materials, artificial insemination, IVF, and related services. It directly affects patients seeking fertility care, healthcare providers offering these services, and health insurers required to cover them. Key provisions guarantee individuals’ rights to continue ongoing treatments, retain control over their reproductive materials, and ensure providers can offer evidence-based care within their scope. The bill also exempts the Department of Health Services and health boards from standard rulemaking requirements for one year to implement these provisions. This legislation aims to clarify access and rights but is pending final passage.