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AZ HCR2002
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Stringer
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Arizona Constitution Article XVI, Section 1 to redefine the state militia composition by removing the upper age limit of 45 years.
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Changes militia eligibility to include all capable citizens who are at least 18 years of age, removing the previous maximum age restriction.
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Maintains existing requirements that militia members be capable of acting in concert for common defense and be either state residents or those who have declared intent to become U.S. citizens.
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Preserves existing exemptions from militia service as established by U.S. federal law or Arizona state law.
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Requires submission of the constitutional amendment to Arizona voters at the next general election per Article XXI of the Arizona Constitution.
Legislative Description
State militia; age requirement
Constitutional Amendments (arizona)
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
3/27/2018