Bill Text: AZ SCR1021 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed
Bill Title: Public funds; political candidates; ban
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-03-15 - Referred to House RULES Committee [SCR1021 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-SCR1021-Engrossed.html
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Senate Engrossed |
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State of Arizona Senate Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1021 |
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A concurrent resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending article VII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 19; relating to public funds for political candidates.
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Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:
1. Article VII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 19 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:
19. Public funds prohibited for political campaigns; definition
SECTION 19. A. Notwithstanding any existing statute, ordinance, regulation or rule, this state and its tax‑supported political subdivisions shall not:
1. Spend public funds to provide campaign support for candidates for public office.
2. Provide any tax credit or deduction in connection with providing public funds to candidates for public office.
3. Assess taxes, fees or surcharges of any kind, if any portion of the taxes, fees or surcharges are used to provide monies to candidates for public office.
B. For the purposes of this section, "public funds" means any monies derived by this state or its tax‑supported political subdivisions from taxes, fees, penalties, surcharges, payments or receipts of any kind.
2. Short title
This measure shall be known as the "No Taxpayer Subsidies for Political Campaigns Act".
3. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona.
