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AZ HCR2015

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Oscar De Los Santos

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Arizona Constitution Article II by adding Section 38 establishing an inherent and inalienable right to a clean and healthy environment, including clean air and water, and preservation of natural, scenic, historic, and aesthetic values.

  • Declares all people of Arizona, regardless of race, wealth, ethnicity or other identity, possess this environmental right equally.

  • Establishes the state as trustee of public natural resources, which are declared common property of all people including future generations.

  • Requires the state to conserve and maintain natural resources for the benefit of all people.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Environment; natural resources; preservation; maintenance

Secretary Of State

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2024
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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