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AZ HCR2013

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article V, Section 4 of Arizona Constitution regarding gubernatorial powers during public health emergencies.
  • Limits governor's emergency orders related to bioterrorism, epidemics, pandemics, or highly fatal infectious diseases to 14 calendar days unless the legislature consents by concurrent resolution.
  • Requires legislative consent by concurrent resolution every 14 calendar days for the order to continue beyond the initial period.
  • Updates constitutional language to use gender-neutral terms ("the governor" instead of "he").
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Public health; executive orders; reauthorization

Public Health

Last Action

House read second time

2/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021
Government & Elections2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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