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AZ HCR2005

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Warren Petersen

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Arizona Constitution to increase independent redistricting commission from 5 to 6 members, adding two independent (unaffiliated) members instead of one.

  • Changes nomination pool requirement from 25 to 30 candidates, with 10 from each major political party and 10 unaffiliated voters (instead of 5).

  • Requires one of the two independent members to serve as chair, with chair position determined by lot between the two independent members.

  • Increases quorum requirement from 3 to 4 commissioners and requires 4 affirmative votes (instead of 3) for official commission actions.

  • Requires voter approval through general election ballot before amendment takes effect.

Legislative Description

Redistricting commission; two independent members

Last Action

Referred to House GHE Committee

2/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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