House Engrossed

energy source; restriction; prohibition

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2024

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2050

A Concurrent Resolution

proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending article XXII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 23; relating to energy.

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

1. Article XXII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 23 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:

23. Restrictions based on energy source; prohibition; applicability; definition

A. Section 23. This state, a city, town, county or political subdivision of this state or a public body may not restrict the manufacture, use or sale of a device based on the energy source that is either used to power the device or consumed by the device.

B. This section does not apply to the selection of generation sources to ensure reliable and affordable provision of service.

C. For the purposes of this section, "used to power the device or consumed by the device" means a significant function of the device uses the energy source or consumes the energy source to accomplish the function.

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.