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AZ SCR1010

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution to restrict judicial decision-making authority.

  • Requires Arizona courts to adhere to the U.S. Constitution, Arizona Constitution, U.S. Code, federal regulations, common law, Arizona state law, and laws of other U.S. states when exercising judicial authority.

  • Explicitly prohibits Arizona courts from looking to legal precepts of other nations or cultures and from considering international law in their judicial decisions.

  • Amendment requires approval by Arizona voters at the next general election following proclamation by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Judicial decisions; international law

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

1/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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