The Arizona Senate and House of Representatives have recently approved separate but similar bills that would require voters to re-authorize ballot measures that dedicate funds to a specific purpose. If ultimately approved, these measures would refer First Things First to the ballot for re-authorization in 2014.
SCR 1031 (Statewide Initiatives; Periodic Reauthorization)
· Creates an "auto-pilot" process for ballot initiatives.
· Requires re-authorization every 8 years of all future voter-approved ballot initiatives that dedicate funds for a specific purpose.
· Also applies retroactively to already approved voter ballot initiatives – including First Things First.
· Would require voters to vote a third time in 8 years on First Things First.
HCR 2005 (Initiatives; Referendum Measures; Periodic Reauthorization)
· Creates an "auto-pilot" process for all ballot measures.
· Requires re-authorization every 6 years of all future voter-approved ballot measures that dedicate funds for a specific purpose.
· Also applies retroactively to already approved voter ballot measures – including First Things First.
· Would require voters to vote a third time in 8 years on First Things First.
Bill Status
· SCR 1031 was approved by the Senate and has now been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. HCR 2005 was approved by the House and has now been assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
· If either bill is approved by the Legislature, it would be referred to the ballot in November 2012.
· If approved in November, First Things First would be put on the ballot in 2014 for re-authorization.
Contact information for Legislators:
Senate: http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S
House: http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=H
We will continue to keep you informed of actions taken by the Legislature regarding
First Things First.
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