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AZ SCR1010
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution to restrict judicial decision-making authority.
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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.
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Explicitly prohibits Arizona courts from looking to legal precepts of other nations or cultures and from considering international law in their judicial decisions.
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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