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AZ SCR1015

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Pierce

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a new Article XXXI to the Arizona Constitution asserting state sovereignty over nonnavigable, intrastate waters within Arizona's boundaries.

  • Prohibits federal agencies from enforcing federal regulations on nonnavigable, intrastate waters unless clearly and manifestly authorized by an act of Congress.

  • Prevents Arizona state agencies and political subdivisions from using personnel or resources to enforce or cooperate with federal regulation of nonnavigable, intrastate waters without a court determination based on clear and convincing evidence that such regulation is constitutionally necessary.

  • Establishes an enforceable right of action in Arizona courts for any state resident to challenge violations of these protections without cost to the state.

  • Requires voter approval of the constitutional amendment and names it the "Water is Life Amendment."

Legislative Description

State authority; nonnavigable, intrastate waters

Last Action

Referred to Senate RULES Committee

2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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