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AZ HCM2003

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Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Fink

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment affirming states' authority to regulate and limit campaign finance in elections

  • Argues that Supreme Court decisions over the past five decades equating unlimited election spending with free speech constitute judicial activism that has interfered with state powers

  • Asserts that the Tenth Amendment reserves election governance powers to states, allowing them to serve as "laboratories of democracy" with laws tailored to their citizens' needs

  • Cites concerns about disproportionate influence by entities or individuals—including foreign money—that may not reflect voter priorities

  • Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to congressional leadership and all Arizona members of Congress

Legislative Description

Campaign finance; state authority

Last Action

House read second time

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/13/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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