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AZ HCR2030
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Albert Melvin
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment changing Arizona House of Representatives from two members per district to one member elected from each of 60 house districts.
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Establishes that each of 30 state senate districts shall consist of exactly two entire and contiguous house districts, with one senator elected per district.
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Creates an independent redistricting commission consisting of five members (no more than two from same political party) to establish congressional and legislative districts beginning in 2011.
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Requires redistricting commission to apply specific criteria including equal population, geographic compactness, respect for communities of interest, and favoring competitive districts where practicable.
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Applies to redistricting beginning in 2011 and all legislative elections from 2012 forward; requires voter approval via general election ballot.
Legislative Description
Legislative districts; single member
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
2/16/2010