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AZ SCR1038

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 years to 16 years.

  • Changes voter eligibility language from "no person shall be entitled to vote" to "every person is entitled to vote" if they meet citizenship, age, and residency requirements.

  • Maintains existing disqualifications for incapacitated persons and those convicted of treason or felony unless restored to civil rights.

  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Arizona voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Voting age; sixteen years

Qualifications

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2021
Government Institutions2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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