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AZ HCM2003
CM
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Fink
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment affirming states' authority to regulate and limit campaign finance in elections
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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
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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
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Cites concerns about disproportionate influence by entities or individuals—including foreign money—that may not reflect voter priorities
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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