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AZ SCR1007

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 of Arizona Constitution regarding initiative and referendum powers.

  • Prohibits electors from proposing a referendum on municipal zoning changes approved by a city or town governing body with at least 75 percent vote, unless a tax incentive is connected to the zoning legislation.

  • Maintains existing initiative and referendum procedures, including signature requirements (10-15 percent of qualified electors depending on measure type) and filing deadlines.

  • Requires constitutional amendment measures to achieve 60 percent voter approval and other measures to achieve simple majority approval to become law upon governor's proclamation.

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

Legislative Description

Referendum; municipal zoning change; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2025
Government Institutions1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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