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AZ SCR1034

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Establishes that the environmental rights are inherent, inalienable, and indefeasible, cannot be infringed upon by the state, and are self-executing.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2022
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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