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AZ HCR2001
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Phil Lovas
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Arizona Constitution Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 to require 60% voter approval for initiative and referendum measures that propose amendments to the constitution, instead of simple majority approval.
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Changes language from "per centum" to "percent" in the constitutional text regarding petition signature requirements for initiatives and referendums.
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Specifies that the Governor's proclamation declaring approved constitutional amendments must note those approved by 60% or more of votes cast, rather than only majority approval.
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Applies the 60% approval threshold only to constitutional amendments proposed through initiative or referendum; regular legislative measures remain subject to majority vote approval.
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit this proposition to voters at the next general election in accordance with Arizona Constitution Article XXI.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendments; sixty percent approval
Last Action
House GHE Committee action: Held
2/19/2015