ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: ELEC DPA 4-3-1-0 | 3^rd Read: 16-12-2-0 House: MOE DP 5-4-0-0

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SCR1036: cities; towns; elections

Sponsor: Senator Wadsack, LD 17

Caucus & COW

Overview

Requires individuals, in order to vote for city or town council members, to be qualified electors of that district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation.

History

A city or town may by authoritative order declare a candidate for city council elected upon receiving a majority of all votes cast during a primary election, this is effective as of the date of the general election with no further elections required. With any city or town that conducts elections for city or town council members via district, ward, precinct or other geographical designation only qualified electors of the district, ward, precinct or geographic designation are eligible to vote for council member candidates (A.R.S. § 9-821.01).

Provisions

1. Stipulates that in order to vote in elections for city or town council members based on district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation, a voter must be a qualified elector of that district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election.

3. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.

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7.                   SCR 1036

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