AZ SCR1027

Proposes constitutional amendment to change Arizona State Senate terms from two years to four years beginning with the 56th legislature in 2023, while House of Representatives terms remain at two years.

Reduces consecutive term limits for State Senators from four terms to two terms, while maintaining four consecutive terms for House Representatives.

Provides grandfather provisions for current senators: senators with three consecutive terms starting January 2017 may serve one additional term; senators with two consecutive terms starting January 2019 may serve one additional term; and senators with one term starting January 2021 may serve two additional terms.

Maintains the one-term waiting period after serving the maximum number of consecutive terms before a legislator can serve in the same office again.

Requires submission to Arizona voters at the next general election for approval.