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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.C.R. 1036
cities; towns; elections
Purpose
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally determines that, for certain cities or towns that
provide for election of city or town council members by district, ward, precinct or other geographic
designation, only voters who are qualified electors of the district, ward, precinct or other
geographic designation are eligible to vote for that council member candidate in the city's or town's
primary, general, runoff or other election.
Background
For any city or town that provides for election of city or town council members by district,
ward, precinct or other geographical designation, only voters who are qualified electors of the
district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation are eligible to vote for that council member
candidate in the city or town's primary, general, runoff or other election (A.R.S. ยง 9-821.01).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Determines, for a city or town, with a population of 500,000 person or more that provides for
election of city or town council members by district, ward, precinct or other geographic
designation, that only voters who are qualified electors of the district, ward, precinct or other
geographic designation are eligible to vote for that council member candidate in the city's or
town's primary, general, runoff or other election.
2. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general
election.
3. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 10, 2024
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