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AZ SCR1027

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to create a five-member Arizona Corporation Commission with four members appointed by the governor for eight-year terms and one member elected at general elections for four-year terms.

  • Establishes a staggered transition schedule for the new structure: two commissioners elected in January 2023, one elected and two appointed in January 2025, two appointed in January 2027, and one elected and one appointed in January 2029.

  • Limits corporation commissioners to two consecutive terms with a one-year waiting period before serving again; service of one-half or more of a term counts as one full term.

  • Designates the elected commissioner as chairperson of the commission.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit this amendment to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Corporation commissioners; appointment; election; terms

Constitution Of Arizona

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2022
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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