AZ HCR2053

Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish congressional district lines for the 2012 election based on maps enacted by the legislature (HR _____), superseding any maps adopted by the 2011 independent redistricting commission.

Requires passage of the amendment itself to serve as enactment of the specified congressional district lines, with the office of the Arizona Attorney General representing the state's interests in all legal matters related to these districts.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at a special election on May 15, 2012.

Maintains existing provisions for the independent redistricting commission to handle redistricting for future decades, including commission composition requirements, appointment procedures, and district-drawing standards emphasizing equal population, geographic compactness, and respect for communities of interest.