SCR 1036
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
Senate: ELEC DPA 4-3-1-0 | 3
rd
Read: 16-12-2-0
House: MOE DP 5-4-0-0
SCR1036: cities; towns; elections
Sponsor: Senator Wadsack, LD 17
Caucus & COW
Overview
Requires individuals, in order to vote for city or town council members, to be qualified electors
of that district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation.
History
A city or town may by authoritative order declare a candidate for city council elected upon
receiving a majority of all votes cast during a primary election, this is effective as of the date
of the general election with no further elections required. With any city or town that conducts
elections for city or town council members via district, ward, precinct or other geographical
designation only qualified electors of the district, ward, precinct or geographic designation
are eligible to vote for council member candidates (A.R.S. ยง 9-821.01).
Provisions
1. Stipulates that in order to vote in elections for city or town council members based on
district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation, a voter must be a qualified elector
of that district, ward, precinct or other geographic designation. (Sec. 1)
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.