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AZ SCR1034
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Juan Mendez
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article II of the Arizona Constitution by adding section 38 establishing a constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, and a stable climate.
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Declares that Arizona's public natural resources, including waters, air, flora, fauna, and climate, are common property of all people including present and future generations.
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Requires Arizona and its political subdivisions to serve as trustees of these resources and to conserve, protect, and maintain them for the benefit of all people.
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Establishes that the environmental rights are inherent, inalienable, and indefeasible, cannot be infringed upon by the state, and are self-executing.
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election for approval.
Legislative Description
Environment; constitutional amendment
Constitution Of Arizona
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2022