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AZ HCR2027

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bob Thorpe

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution regarding initiative and referendum measures.

  • Establishes a 75 percent voter approval threshold (instead of simple majority) for any initiative or referendum measure that conflicts with federal law.

  • Requires the Governor's proclamation to declare such 75-percent-approved measures as law, in addition to standard majority-approved ballot measures.

  • 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).

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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