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AZ HCR2002

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Arizona Constitution Article XVI, Section 1 to redefine the state militia composition by removing the upper age limit of 45 years.

  • Changes militia eligibility to include all capable citizens who are at least 18 years of age, removing the previous maximum age restriction.

  • 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.

  • Preserves existing exemptions from militia service as established by U.S. federal law or Arizona state law.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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