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AZ HCR2026

AZ HCR2026
Legislative sessions; subjects; even-numbered years


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

Legislative sessions; subjects; even-numbered years

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that would limit the scope of legislative sessions in even-numbered years. Specifically, during these years, the legislature would be restricted to only enacting laws that either repeal existing laws or administrative rules, address emergency measures, support state government maintenance, or deal with state budget reconciliation bills. The resolution maintains the current provision that legislative sessions will continue to be held annually, starting on the second Monday of January, and preserves the governor's existing power to call special sessions while specifying that such special sessions can only address the subjects outlined in the governor's call. If approved by voters, this constitutional amendment would significantly constrain legislative activity during even-numbered year sessions, effectively creating a more focused and limited legislative process in those years. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit this proposed change to voters at the next general election, allowing citizens to directly decide whether to adopt this modification to the state's constitutional framework.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House read second time (on 02/25/2025)

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