HCR 2037 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring disclosure of original sources of all major contributions ($5,000 or more) used to fund campaign expenditures exceeding $20,000 for statewide campaigns or $10,000 for other campaigns in a two-year election cycle.

• Mandates initial disclosure within five days of exceeding the threshold and supplemental disclosures within 24 hours for each additional $10,000 in aggregate campaign expenditures.

• Establishes the Citizens Clean Elections Commission as the primary enforcement agency with authority to adopt rules, conduct investigations, and impose civil penalties ranging from the amount of undisclosed contributions to three times that amount.

• Allows Arizona voters to file complaints and initiate legal actions to compel commission enforcement, with prevailing complainants entitled to attorney fees and costs.

• Becomes effective for all elections occurring after January 1, 2022, if approved by voters; known as the "Stop Political Dirty Money Amendment."