AZ SCR1018

Establishes procedures for Arizona to elect delegates to a state ratifying convention if Congress or the states propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring ratification by state conventions.

Governor shall proclaim an election date for delegate elections, which must occur at least three months after the amendment is proposed and can be held as a special election or concurrent with a general election.

Candidates for delegate must be qualified electors nominated by petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors and must declare in writing whether they favor or oppose ratification of the proposed amendment.

Voters shall cast ballots in two columns—"For Ratification" and "Against Ratification"—with elected delegates bound by oath to vote in accordance with their campaign platform, subject to maximum civil and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment for violation.

Delegates meeting at the state capitol on the first Tuesday of the following month shall vote by majority to ratify or reject the amendment, with results certified by the convention president and secretary to the Secretary of State for transmission to the National Archivist and Congress; delegates receive $1,000 compensation plus mileage reimbursement at $0.56 per mile.