Rep. Gus Gustafson

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense for knowingly sharing personally identifying information about law enforcement officers online. It directly affects anyone who posts details like names, addresses, or other identifying data about police, correctional, or federal officers on public internet sites or forums. The law specifically prohibits sharing such information when done with the intent to intimidate, threaten, harass, or obstruct the officer's duties. Violating this provision would result in a Class H felony charge. The bill defines "officer" broadly to include various types of law enforcement personnel operating within the state.

Maddy summaryAB 1054 requires the state Department of Administration to create a public affairs network providing free, unedited live video and audio coverage of state government proceedings. This includes live streaming all public legislative sessions, prioritizing senate/assembly floor sessions, committee meetings, court proceedings, and related events, with permanent online archives maintained. The network must remain strictly nonpartisan, prohibit charging for access to key sessions (like assembly floor sessions), and ban using coverage for campaign purposes. It directly affects how the public accesses government transparency, ensuring free, real-time access to official proceedings without partisan editing or fees.

Maddy summaryAB 1062 prohibits former members of the Public Service Commission from working for 36 months with investor-owned public utilities or transmission companies in roles involving policy-making, executive decisions, operations management, or government relations. It directly affects former commissioners who seek employment in these specific high-level positions within utility companies. The law applies retroactively to those who left the Commission within the 12 months before the bill's effective date. This restriction aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by limiting immediate post-Commission employment in regulated utility sectors.

Maddy summaryAB 1045 defines "wake-enhanced boating" as intentionally creating a large wake for activities like wakeboarding using devices such as ballast tanks. It sets state minimum restrictions: wake-enhanced boating must occur at least 500 feet from shore and in water at least 20 feet deep, while standard water sports (e.g., tubing) remain unaffected. Local governments can impose stricter rules - such as banning the activity in specific areas or requiring greater distances - and the bill provides legal protection for them when enforcing these rules in good faith. This directly affects boaters engaging in wake-enhanced activities and local authorities managing waterway regulations.

Maddy summaryAJR 127 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit the governor from using a partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee. If approved by voters, it would amend the state constitution to restrict the governor's partial veto power specifically regarding tax or fee increases. This change would directly affect the governor's authority when reviewing budget bills containing tax or fee provisions. The amendment is currently moving toward a voter referendum in November 2026, following legislative approval. It does not change current law but would require voter ratification to become effective.

Maddy summaryAB 883 bans most uses of automatic license plate readers (devices that capture plate images and convert them to data) by prohibiting their use except for three specific purposes: parking enforcement, controlling access to enclosed private areas with limited entry points, and verifying commercial vehicle compliance at weigh stations. The bill requires that any data collected under these exceptions cannot be shared for other purposes and must be deleted after 90 days. This law directly affects government agencies, private parking facilities, and property managers who previously used such technology for general surveillance or data retention.

Maddy summaryAB 865 prohibits medical training programs in the state from using live animals to teach human medical treatment when equivalent alternatives exist, such as simulators, cadavers, or virtual models. It applies directly to medical schools, residency programs, and institutions training doctors, residents, and students. The law requires institutions to switch to these alternatives if they are available in the state, and imposes a $1,000 fine per live animal used in violation. This creates a concrete policy change requiring medical training to adopt non-animal methods where feasible.

Maddy summaryAB 848 creates an Autonomous Driving Safety Board within the Department of Transportation to regulate autonomous vehicle operations on state highways. Operators must obtain a board-approved permit, requiring a public hearing, a two-thirds board vote for approval, and adherence to safety standards like maintaining financial responsibility for damages. The bill sets a lower blood alcohol limit (0.02%) for autonomous vehicle operators and prohibits operation on interstate highways. Violating the permit requirement carries a $1,000 penalty, while operators must submit annual safety reports detailing traffic interactions and incident data.

Maddy summaryAB 899 amends the Pharmacy Examining Board's membership structure by adding two new positions for registered pharmacy technicians under Chapter 450. The bill specifies that the board, currently composed of five licensed pharmacists and two public members, will now include these two technician representatives. The new members will be appointed for staggered four-year terms, with initial appointments set to expire in 2028 and 2030. This change directly affects pharmacy technicians seeking board representation and updates the board's composition to better reflect pharmacy practice roles.

Maddy summaryAB 892 defines key terms related to digital assets and staking to clarify that these activities are not subject to the state's securities laws. The bill creates specific definitions for "digital asset," "node," "staking" (locking assets to support blockchain security), and "staking as a service" (third-party platforms enabling staking). Crucially, it explicitly states that staking and staking services "do not include" activities covered by securities regulations. This bill directly affects digital asset users, validators, and third-party staking service providers by removing regulatory uncertainty around these activities under current securities law. The bill focuses solely on definitional clarity, not on changing existing securities enforcement.