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AZ HCR2010

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carl Seel

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article XVI, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution regarding composition of the state militia.

  • Removes the upper age limit of 45 years, making militia eligibility open to all capable citizens at least 18 years of age instead of those "between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years."

  • Retains requirements that militia members be capable of bearing arms and either residents of Arizona who declared intent to become U.S. citizens or residents who are at least 18 years old.

  • Maintains existing exemptions from militia service as established by U.S. or Arizona law.

  • Requires submission of the constitutional amendment to Arizona voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

State militia; age requirement

Last Action

House PSMRA Committee action: Discussed and Held

2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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