HR 2010 Summary

• Expels Representative Daniel Patterson from the Arizona House of Representatives pursuant to Article IV, part 2, section 11 of the Arizona Constitution with a two-thirds majority vote.

• Adopts findings from the Committee on Ethics report (April 11, 2012) documenting substantial evidence of Patterson's pattern of disorderly, aggressive, unprofessional, intimidating and disrespectful conduct that interfered with legislative business.

• Finds that Patterson violated House Rule 1 regarding disorderly behavior and other House rules and customs concerning decorum, debate, voting, and minimum standards of honesty and respect for members and the public.

• Notes grave questions regarding Patterson's potential involvement in violent and unlawful conduct on multiple occasions outside the House while serving as an elected member.

• Declares the House District 29 seat previously occupied by Daniel Patterson vacant effective upon passage of the resolution.