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AZ SCR1007
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to clarify that executive officials who serve any portion of a term due to succession (death, resignation, removal, or disability) are deemed to have served a full term and may serve only one additional term.
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Changes the election method for executive department positions from requiring a majority vote to requiring only the highest number of votes cast, eliminating the need for runoff elections.
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Removes previous language that explicitly stated partial terms counted toward the term limit restriction by replacing it with new language defining partial term service as equivalent to a full term.
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Applies only to the five elected executive officers: governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, and superintendent of public instruction.
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Requires voter approval through a general election and gubernatorial proclamation to take effect.
Legislative Description
Term limits; partial term; executive
Last Action
Referred to Senate ELEC Committee
1/29/2013