HCM 2001 URGE ENACTMENT; DEPARTMENT OF PEACE
The Legislature asks Congress to enact legislation establishing a Department of Peace and Nonviolence to “aid our communities in reducing violence.” First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Gallardo, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCM 2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT; FUNDING
The Legislature asks Congress to fully fund the federal Community Development Block Grant program. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCM 2003 GAYS IN MILITARY; POLICY RECISSION
The Legislature urges Congress to end the policy of “don’t ask; don’t tell” regarding gays in the military. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Meza, Prezelski, Ulmer ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCM 2004 TELEVISION PROGRAMMING; A LA CARTE
The Legislature urges the Federal Communications Commission to adopt regulations requiring the implementation of an a la carte option by the nation’s satellite and cable television companies under which individual channels could be subscribed to rather than complete levels of service which may include many channels the consumer will never watch. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Adams, Barnes, Clark, Crandall, Desimone, Kavanagh, Kirkpatrick, Mason, Murphy, Nichols, Pearce, Stump, Yarbrough, Garcia, Huppenthal, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCM 2005 ILLEGAL ALIENS; CHILDREN; NONCITIZENSHIP STATUS
The Legislature urges Congress to enact legislation clarifying that the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution does not confer citizenship status to children of illegals simply by virtue of their being born in the United States. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Linda Gray, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCR 2001 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to add Cesar Chavez Day (celebrated on the fourth Monday in March) as an official state holiday. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2002 INITIATIVES; PETITION FILING DEADLINE
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to require signature petitions for initiatives to be filed with the Secretary of State at least 135 days prior to the general election at which the measure will appear. Currently, petitions must be filed four months prior. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Driggs ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2003 TERM LIMITS; LEGISLATORS
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to change term limits for legislators to six consecutive terms from the current four consecutive terms. The change would apply to those serving in the 50th Legislature, which convenes in 2011. First Sponsor: Rep. Rios ARS Titles Affected: 21
HCR 2004 BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to provide that the first $150,000 (formerly $$50,000) in business personal property is exempt from property taxation. Provision for the annual escalator in this amount according to a national inflation index is unchanged. First Sponsor: Rep. Miranda Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Tom ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2005 PROPERTY TAX; BUSINESS PROPERTY EXEMPTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to provide that the first $100,000 (formerly $$50,000) in business personal property is exempt from property taxation. and to eliminate the annual inflation adjustment escalator in this amount. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Boone, Cajero Bedford, Chad Campbell, Clark, Farley, Groe, Murphy, Nelson, Robson, Stump, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2006 MINIMUM WAGE EXEMPTIONS; VOLUNTEERS & DISABLED
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to exempt two categories of persons from the state’s $6.75 per hour minimum wage: (a) persons who volunteer their services to a governmental entity and (b) persons with disabilities covered under appropriate sections of federal law. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2007 POLAND; VISA WAIVER; SUPPORT
The Legislature expresses its “strong support” for Poland to be placed on the Visa Waiver Program list. Copies of this resolution shall be sent the Secretary of Homeland Security, each member of the state’s Congressional delegation and the president of the Polish American Congress. First Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCR 2008 SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZATION
The Legislature authorizes school districts to exceed their aggregate expenditure limitation in fiscal 06-07 by almost $8 million. Conditional on approval by a two-thirds majority in each chamber. [Capitol Reports note: this method of circumventing expenditure limits is authorized by Article IX, Section 21, subsection (3) of the state constitution.] First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Barto, Crandall, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, Lopez, Mason, McClure, Miranda, Rios, Tobin, Tom ARS Titles Affected: 41
HCR 2009 CLEAN ELECTIONS; QUALIFICATION; CERTIFICATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Clean Elections Act to lengthen the time within which the Clean Elections Commission must act on a candidate’s initial application from one week to 10 days. If the application is denied, the candidate has 21 days (formerly two weeks) to reapply and to submit all requested information. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2010 LEGISLATOR TERM LIMITS; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to repeal term limits for legislators. First Sponsor: Rep. McClure Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Crandall, Gallardo, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Lopes, Mason, McLain, Meza, Nelson, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2011 CIVILIAN PATROL GROUPS & IMMIGRATION REFORM
The Legislature records its opposition to groups not affiliated with federal or state law enforcement which invade Arizona to engage in civilian patrol activities to enforce immigration laws; declares Arizona to be a Safety Zone where all persons are treated with respect and dignity regardless of immigration status; and expresses its desire for the federal government to adopt comprehensive and sensible immigration reforms. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Gallardo, Lopes, Lujan, Meza, Prezelski, Tom ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCR 2012 VOTER PROTECTION LAW; PROP 105; LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to change the Voter Protection Law by permitting the Legislature to repeal, amend or supersede an initiative or referendum beginning four years after the date of the election at which the initiative/referendum was approved by voters. Likewise, the Legislature may appropriate or divert funds created by initiative or referendum beginning four years after the election at which the measure was approved. These provisions apply to all initiatives/referendum, past and future. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2013 MINIMUM WAGE PROTECTION; VOTER APPROVAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to require that any legislative act reducing the statutory minimum wage or overtime benefit must be submitted for voter approval at the next general election. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lopes, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2014 INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM; SIGNATURE DISTRIBUTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to require that an initiative to amend statute must obtain in any three counties signatures equal to at least 10% of the number of votes cast for governor at the preceding election. For constitutional amendments, the requirement in any three counties is 15%. For a statewide referendum, the requirement is 5%. Provisions relating to the total number of signatures required statewide are unchanged. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Burges, Burns, Groe, Konopnicki, Mason, McLain, Pancrazi, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2015 LIABILITY LIMITATION; LIQUOR
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to prohibit any damage award in a court action for injuries if the accident was caused in whole or part by the person’s consumption of alcohol. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Clark, Desimone, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Reagan, Chuck Gray ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2016 LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM; LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to limit the number of measures referred to the ballot by the Legislature to three statutory changes and three constitutional amendments. If more than three are submitted, the secretary of state is to choose the three which received the most votes at the Legislature. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Saradnik, Schapira ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2017 PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARDS; FUND
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to require that money from punitive damage awards be deposited in a special fund. Uses of the fund monies are limited to the following: actual expenses by plaintiff’s attorney plus 10%, victims of crimes, and supplemental education for children who are or have been in foster care. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2018 BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to repeal provisions authorizing the tax on business personal property. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Groe, Pearce, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2019 INCOME TAX REPEAL; TAX SIMPLIFICATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to repeal current laws related to sales and income taxes. Imposes a new tax on gross income of every “person engaged or continuing in business in the state.” The amount of the tax is blank in original. Provisions for an percentage (blank in original) of this revenue to be designated the distribution base for revenue sharing purposes. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Groe, Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2020 CLEAN ELECTIONS; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to repeal the Citizens Clean Election Act. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Crandall, Groe, Mason, Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2021 BORDER TECHNOLOGY; APPROPRIATIONS
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to establish the Border Technology Fund and to appropriate $25 million in each of the next two fiscal years to lease or purchase technology systems for border protection First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Burges, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2022 ILLEGAL ALIEN TRESPASS
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to authorize law enforcement to charge illegal aliens with a state crime (trespassing). The person may be transferred to federal authorities or remanded for prosecution in state court. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Burges, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2023 MARRIAGE; ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to add language stating only a union of one man and one woman shall be recognized as marriage. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Groe, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2024 FIREARMS; EMERGENCY CONFISCATION; PROHIBITION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statutes to exclude firearms, ammunition and their components from the list of items that may be commandeered by the state in times of a declared emergency. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Biggs, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2025 STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to reduce the limit on state expenditures to 6.4% (from 7.0%) of the total personal income for the state. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Anderson, Biggs, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Reagan, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2026 INITIATIVE; REVIEW; SINGLE SUBJECT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 1, Section 1, of the state constitution to require that initiative petitions be filed no sooner than 7 months from the date of the election (previously, 4 months) and to require that the text of ballot initiatives be submitted to the Legislative Council which shall establish the official title of the measure and make non-binding recommendations concerning text. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2027 PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article II, Section 31, of the state constitution to limit punitive damages to nine times the amount of actual or compensatory damages that are awarded in the case. First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Barnes, Clark, Crandall, Groe, Kavanagh, Mason ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2028 CULTURAL DIVERSITY
The Legislature encourages state agencies and political subdivisions and their private partners to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for public officials, educators and health professions to interact effectively with culturally diverse populations. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCR 2029 ARIZONA DREAM ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend statute to delete language stating illegals are not entitled to be classified as an instate or county resident for purposes of tuition at state universities or community colleges. Language is added stating that regardless of immigration status, a person is eligible for in-state or in-county tuition if the person is otherwise eligible. Immigration status shall not be a factor in award of financial aid or scholarships. First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Cloves Campbell Jr., Gallardo, Lopes, Prezelski, Schapira, Sinema, Ulmer ARS Titles Affected: 99
HCR 2030 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to repeal Article XXV of the state constitution (proclaiming Arizona to be a right-to-work state) and to replace it with language stating the right of employees to bargain collectively by and through a union “shall not be denied or abridged.” First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2031 LABOR RELATIONS; RIGHT TO WORK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 23 (labor) to state the right of employees to bargain collectively through a union “shall not be denied or abridged.” Further, it is illegal for anyone to compel a person by threats or interference with the person or a member of the person’s immediate family not to join a union . First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 97
HCR 2032 LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article VI, Part 2 of the state constitution to make certain changes in legislative procedures, including: (1) require legislative committee representation to be based on the proportional political representation of the membership of each house; (2) require meetings of each caucus be open except organizational meetings and authorized executive sessions; and (3) require that striker amendments be available to the public two days before being considered by a legislative committee. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Desimone, Kirkpatrick, Lopes, Lujan, Meza, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Saradnik, Sinema, Thrasher, Ulmer ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2033 TERM LIMITS; FOUR YEARS
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title VI, Part 2, Section 21 of the state constitution to increase the term of legislators to 4 years, beginning with the Legislature elected in 2008. Term limits are changed to 4 consecutive terms in the same office. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 98
HCR 2034 JUDGES; MERIT SELECTION; POPULATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article VI of the state constitution to state that a county with a population of less than 650,000 (previously, 250,000) must have judges selected through a merit system and stand for retention every four years instead of being elected by the people. First Sponsor: Rep. Rios Other Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, McGuire, Blendu, Garcia, Hale, Miranda, Rios, Verschoor ARS Titles Affected: 98