REFERENCE TITLE: cities; towns; elections

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2024

SCR 1043

Introduced by

Senators Gowan: Carroll, Shamp;  Representatives Diaz, Hendrix, Wilmeth

A Concurrent Resolution

proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending article XIII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 8; relating to municipal corporations. 

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Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:

1. Article XIII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 8 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:

8. Cities; towns; elections

Section 8. A. For any city or town that provides for election of city or town council members by district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation, only those voters who are qualified electors of the district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation, as applicable, are eligible to vote for that council member candidate in the city's or town's primary, general, runoff or other election.

B. A city or town election shall not allow the ranking of candidates in any manner other than with a single vote for one candidate for each office to be filled.

2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona.