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AZ SCM1004
CM
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Carroll
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AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Congress to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's authority and clearly define its powers and duties
- Argues that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane are not classified as hazardous air pollutants under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act and have no direct impact on human health
- Cites the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, which applied the "major questions doctrine" to hold that the EPA lacks authority to regulate fundamental economic sectors without clear congressional authorization
- Contends that continued EPA regulation of greenhouse gases violates separation of powers since Congress has not amended the Clean Air Act to grant such authority
- Directs Arizona's Secretary of State to transmit the memorial to the U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and all Arizona members of Congress
Legislative Description
Clean air act; EPA powers
Concurrent Memorial
Last Action
House read second time
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/4/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/27/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Natural Resources1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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