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AZ HCR2001

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Phil Lovas

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Changes language from "per centum" to "percent" in the constitutional text regarding petition signature requirements for initiatives and referendums.

  • 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.

  • Applies the 60% approval threshold only to constitutional amendments proposed through initiative or referendum; regular legislative measures remain subject to majority vote approval.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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