HCR 2055
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: JUD DP 6-2-0-1
HCR 2055: drug cartels; terrorist organizations
Sponsor: Representative Montenegro, LD 29
House Engrossed
Overview
Subject to voter approval, declares that drug cartels are terrorist organizations and requires
the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) to do everything within its
authority to address the threat that drug cartels pose.
History
Laws 2006, Chapter 317 established AZDOHS with the primary directive of deterring and
mitigating acts of terrorism and other domestic security concerns. Current law requires
AZDOHS to:
1) formulate policies, plans and programs to enhance Arizona's ability to prevent and
respond to acts of terrorism, cybersecurity threats and other critical hazards;
2) adhere to all federal grant terms and conditions;
3) request appropriations or grants of monies for homeland security purposes;
4) receive all awards granted to Arizona by the federal government for homeland
security purposes; and
5) distribute monies to local jurisdictions and other organizations eligible under federal
regulations based on criteria in the federal grant guidelines (A.R.S. § 41-4254).
Statute also establishes five AZDOHS regional advisory councils, representing the north,
east, south, west and central regions of Arizona. In coordination with AZDOHS, these
regional advisory councils are required to support and assist in implementing Arizona's
comprehensive statewide risk assessment and an integrated regional approach to homeland
security, among other responsibilities (A.R.S. § 41-4258).
Provisions
1. Declares that drug cartels are terrorist organizations. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires AZDOHS to do everything within its authority to address the threat posed by
drug cartels. (Sec. 1)
3. Asserts that this Act does not support an alien's claim for asylum under federal law. (Sec.
1)
4. Defines drug cartel and threat. (Sec. 1)
5. Contains a findings clause. (Sec. 2)
6. Instructs the Secretary of State to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general
election.
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note