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AZ HCR2027
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Thorpe
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution regarding initiative and referendum measures.
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Establishes a 75 percent voter approval threshold (instead of simple majority) for any initiative or referendum measure that conflicts with federal law.
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Requires the Governor's proclamation to declare such 75-percent-approved measures as law, in addition to standard majority-approved ballot measures.
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Changes terminology in the constitution from "per centum" to "percent" throughout the initiative and referendum provisions without altering the substantive percentages required (10-15 percent for initiatives, 5 percent for referendums).
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Must be approved by Arizona voters at the next general election as specified by Article XXI of the Arizona Constitution.
Legislative Description
Ballot measures; federal law; super majority
Last Action
Referred to House RULES Committee
2/25/2015