AZ HCR2033

Proposes to amend Article VI, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution to govern how Arizona courts apply judicial authority and interpret laws.

Requires Arizona courts to uphold and adhere to the U.S. Constitution, Arizona Constitution, federal code, established common law, Arizona state laws, and laws of other U.S. states, provided those laws do not incorporate international law or foreign cultural precepts not ratified by bicameral legislative action.

Prohibits Arizona courts from considering, enforcing, or incorporating legal precepts from other nations or cultures that conflict with Arizona state law unless expressly ratified through bicameralism and presentment in the state legislature.

Prohibits Arizona courts from considering, enforcing, or incorporating international law into substantive judicial decisions unless the law has been ratified as a treaty by the U.S. Senate.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.