HCR 2059 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to Articles II, Section 31 and Article XVIII, Section 6 of the Arizona Constitution regarding punitive damages awards

• Requires all punitive damages awarded in civil cases to be deposited into a crime victim restitution fund established by law

• Allows plaintiffs' attorneys to recover court-approved restitution from the fund for actual expenses incurred on punitive damages research, plus 10 percent

• Directs remaining punitive damages funds to provide restitution to crime victims owed damages

• Requires submission of the proposed amendment to voters at the next general election