AZ HCR2023

Proposes constitutional amendment to change Arizona State Senate from two-year to four-year staggered terms beginning with the 51st Legislature in 2013, with term limits reduced from four to three consecutive terms.

Increases Arizona House of Representatives term limits from four to six consecutive terms, maintaining two-year terms for House members.

Implements staggered transition for Senate terms: 15 senators elected to the 51st Legislature serve four-year terms determined by lot, while remaining 15 serve two-year terms until the 52nd Legislature in 2015.

Establishes different eligibility rules based on when legislators began service, allowing varying numbers of additional consecutive terms to account for the transition from two-year to four-year Senate terms.

Requires one full term of absence from office before a legislator reaching the maximum consecutive terms can serve again in the same office.