HCR 2031
Initials PRB/JL Page 1 Commerce
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HCR2031: employee benefits; compensation; state preemption
Sponsor: Representative Cobb, LD 5
Committee on Commerce
Overview
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally declares the regulation of employee benefits is of
statewide concern and preempts local government regulations.
History
Article XVIII of the Arizona State Constitution provides for an eight-hour workday, outlines
employer and employee liability, provides rules for workmen's compensation and otherwise
governs labor within Arizona.
Cities within Arizona have broad power to create ordinances to govern matters of local concern
but the authority of political subdivisions over a matter may be preempted if that matter is
considered to be of statewide concern (A.R.S. Title 9, Chapter 4).
Provisions
1. Asserts, subject to voter approval, the regulation of employee benefits is of statewide concern
and is preempted by state and federal law. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general
election. (Sec. 2)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note