HCR 2050
Initials EB/MG Page 1 Natural Resources, Energy & Water
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HCR2050: energy source; restriction; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19
Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Overview
Prohibits a city, town, county or political subdivision from restricting 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.
History
Ariz. Const. § Art. 22 consists of sections regarding schedules and miscellaneous laws.
When the Secretary of State is ordered by the Legislature to submit to the people a measure
or proposed amendment to the Constitution, they must print a publicity pamphlet that
contains:
1) a true copy of the title and text of the measure or proposed amendment;
2) the form in which the measure or proposed amendment will appear on the ballot;
3) the arguments for and against the measure or amendment;
4) a legislative council analysis of the ballot proposal; and
5) the summary of a fiscal impact statement prepared by the Joint Legislative Budget
Committee staff (A.R.S. § 19-123).
Provisions
1. Prohibits a municipality, county or political subdivision in Arizona from restricting 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.
2. Defines used to power the device or consumed by the device as a significant function of the
device uses the energy source or consumes the energy source to accomplish the function.
3. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general
election.
4. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note