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AZ SCR1041

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Constitution Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 to authorize pre-election judicial challenges to the constitutionality of proposed initiative measures or constitutional amendments.

  • Allows any person to file an action in superior court at least 100 days before an election to contest whether a proposed measure or amendment violates the U.S. Constitution or Arizona Constitution.

  • Requires courts to immediately hear and decide cases filed 100 days before the election, and prohibits the Secretary of State from certifying or printing unconstitutional measures on the official ballot if a court finds them invalid.

  • Permits appeals to the Arizona Supreme Court within five calendar days after the superior court enters judgment.

  • Specifies that this amendment supplements existing legal remedies and does not repeal or preempt other claims, causes of action, or remedies regarding ballot measures.

Legislative Description

Ballot measures; challenges

Constitutional Amendments (arizona)

Last Action

Transmitted to Secretary of State

6/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2024
Municipal Oversight & Elections3/12/2024
Rules2/5/2024
Elections2/5/2024

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