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AZ HCR2023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Contreras

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the death penalty in Arizona, adding a new Article II, Section 38 stating "No person shall be sentenced to death in this state."

  • Removes language about "capital offenses" from Article II, Section 22 regarding bail requirements.

  • Eliminates reference to death sentences from Article II, Section 23 regarding jury trial requirements for cases where death or imprisonment for 30+ years is authorized.

  • Repeals Article XXII, Section 22 of the Arizona Constitution, which previously addressed the judgment of death.

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

Legislative Description

Death penalty; prohibition.

Prohibition

Last Action

House read second time

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2023
Judiciary1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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