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AZ SCR1034
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Farnsworth
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring superior court judges in counties with 250,000+ population to be elected from judicial districts matching legislative districts, rather than appointed through merit selection
- Eliminates the commission on trial court appointments and the merit-based retention system for superior court judges in large counties
- Requires elected superior court judges in large counties to reside in the judicial district from which they are elected
- Maintains the current election system for superior court judges in counties with fewer than 250,000 residents
- Repeals existing constitutional provisions (Article VI, sections 40 and 41) that established the appointed judge system and trial court appointments commission for large counties
Legislative Description
Election; superior court judges; districts
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/29/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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