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AZ HCR2003

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Fillmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to allow Arizona Legislature to nominate U.S. Senate candidates through a party caucus process rather than direct primary election.

  • Members of each political party's house and senate caucuses would meet separately and designate two nominees per party by majority vote for the general election ballot.

  • For parties without legislative representation, potential nominees must be submitted to the legislature and two candidates selected by majority vote in each chamber.

  • No party preference candidates may be nominated through procedures established by law.

  • Applies the same legislative nomination process to U.S. Senate vacancies occurring through resignation or other causes.

Legislative Description

U.S. Senate candidates; legislative action

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

5/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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