REFERENCE TITLE: compensation; state preemption; limitation

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session 2023

HCR 2043

Introduced by Representatives Gress: Marshall, Nguyen, Wilmeth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Concurrent Resolution

 

proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending article XVIII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 11; relating to employee benefits.

 

 

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Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

1. Article XVIII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 11 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:

11. Employee benefits; state preemption; limitation

SECTION 11. A. The regulation of employee benefits, including wage and nonwage compensation, paid and unpaid leave and other absences, meal breaks and rest periods, is of statewide concern. The regulation of employee benefits pursuant to state and federal law is not subject to further regulation by a city, town or other political subdivision of this state.

B. THis section does not affect the authority of a city, town or county to set wages or benefits for city, town or county employees or Limit a city's, town's or county's authority to enter into contracts for personal services.

2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona.