ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: GOV DP 4-3-0-0

HCR 2025: constitutional amendments; sixty percent vote

Sponsor: Representative Kolodin, LD 3

Caucus & COW

Overview

A constitutional amendment that requires the approval of at least 60% of voters for a constitutional amendment to pass.

History

The Arizona Constitution establishes the reserved power of the people to propose laws, amendments to the Constitution and to approve or reject certain legislative actions through the initiative and referendum processes. A constitutional amendment requires 15% of qualified electors to sign a petition. The number of required petition signatures is based on the votes cast for Governor in the most recent general election. For a constitutional amendment to become law the measure must receive a majority vote at the polls, or 60% for tax-related measures (Art. IV, Part 1 § 1, Const. of Ariz.).

Provisions

1. Requires a vote of at least 60% of those voting on the issue to approve an amendment to the Arizona Constitution. (Sec. 1, 2)

2. Contains an applicability clause that specifies this measure only applies to constitutional amendments submitted to the voters after November 2026. (Sec. 3)

3. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2)

4. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election. (Sec. 4)

5. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor. (Sec. 4)

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