HB 2060
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: FMAE DPA 4-3-0-0
HB 2060: state sovereign authority; elections
Sponsor: Representative Fink, LD 27
House Engrossed
Overview
Requires elections for federal office to be held in the same manner as state and local elections.
History
The Arizona Constitution allows the state to exercise its sovereign authority to restrict the
actions of its personnel and financial resources by initiative, referendum, bill or by pursuing
legal remedy. Using this authority allows the state to prohibit using state resources to
enforce, administer or cooperate with designated federal actions or programs (Article II § 3,
Const. of Ariz.).
Provisions
1. Requires qualifications to vote in an election for federal office be as prescribed by state
statutes for state and local elections. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies the qualifications to vote for federal office includes qualifications relating to
citizenship and residency. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note