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AZ HCM2010
CM
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Khyl Powell
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AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment repealing the 17th Amendment, which established direct popular election of U.S. Senators
- Would return to the original constitutional method where state legislatures, rather than voters, selected U.S. Senators
- Argues the 17th Amendment disrupted the founders' system of checks and balances between states and the federal government
- Expresses concern that current U.S. Senators are unresponsive to state needs due to the change from legislative selection to popular election
- Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit the memorial to congressional leadership and Arizona's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; U.S. senators; repeal
Last Action
House FMAE Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (3-3-1-0-0-0)
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/22/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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