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AZ HCR2006

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Drew John

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to change Arizona state senators' terms from two years to four years beginning with the fifty-fifth legislature in 2021, while maintaining two-year terms for state representatives.

  • Reduces state senators' term limits from four consecutive terms to two consecutive terms beginning in 2021, while keeping state representatives limited to four consecutive terms.

  • Establishes transition rules for senators based on when their service began: senators starting in 2015 may serve one additional term; senators starting in 2017 may serve one additional term; senators starting in 2019 may serve two additional terms under the new four-year system.

  • Maintains existing rule that legislators who serve the maximum number of terms must sit out for at least one full term before being eligible for the same office again.

  • Requires voter approval through the general election as provided by the Arizona Constitution.

Legislative Description

Four-year terms; legislature.

Constitutional Amendments (arizona)

Last Action

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

4/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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