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Az. Const. art. XXI, § 1 — Article XXI / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXI, Section 1
Status: in_force

Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in either house of the legislature, or by initiative petition signed by a number of qualified electors equal to fifteen per centum of the total number of votes for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election. Any proposed amendment or amendments which shall be introduced in either house of the legislature, and which shall be approved by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, shall be entered on the journal of each house, together with the ayes and nays thereon. When any proposed amendment or amendments shall be thus passed by a majority of each house of the legislature and entered on the respective journals thereof, or when any elector or electors shall file with the secretary of state any proposed amendment or amendments together with a petition therefor signed by a number of electors equal to fifteen per centum of the total number of votes for all candidates for governor in the last preceding general election, the secretary of state shall submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the vote of the people at the next general election (except when the legislature shall call a special election for the purpose of having said proposed amendment or amendments voted upon, in which case the secretary of state shall submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the qualified electors at said special election,) and if a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon shall approve and ratify such proposed amendment or amendments in said regular or special election, such amendment or amendments shall become a part of this constitution. Until a method of publicity is otherwise provided by law, the secretary of state shall have such proposed amendment or amendments published for a period of at least ninety days previous to the date of said election in at least one newspaper in every county of the state in which a newspaper shall be published, in such manner as may be prescribed by law. If more than one proposed amendment shall be submitted at any election, such proposed amendments shall be submitted in such manner that the electors may vote for or against such proposed amendments separately. Convention
Az. Const. art. XI, § 9 — Article XI / Section 9
AZ Const., Article XI, Section 9
Status: in_force

The amount of this apportionment shall become a part of the county school fund, and the legislature shall enact such laws as will provide for increasing the county fund sufficiently to maintain all the public schools of the county for a minimum term of six months in every school year. The laws of the state shall enable cities and towns to maintain free high schools, industrial schools, and commercial schools. Source of revenue for maintenance of state educational institutions
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 6 — Article XIV / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 6
Status: in_force

No corporation shall issue stock, except to bona fide subscribers therefor or their assignees; nor shall any corporation issue any bond, or other obligation, for the payment of money, except for money or property received or for labor done. The stock of corporations shall not be increased, except in pursuance of a general law, nor shall any law authorize the increase of stock of any corporation without the consent of the person or persons holding the larger amount in value of the stock of such corporation, nor without due notice of the proposed increase having been given as may be prescribed by law. All fictitious increase of stock or indebtedness shall be void. Lease or alienation of franchise
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 12 — Article XXII / Section 12
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 12
Status: in_force

One Representative in the Congress of the United States shall be elected from the State at large, and at the same election at which officers shall be elected under the Enabling Act, approved June 20, 1910, and, thereafter, at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed by law. Continuation in office until qualification of successor
Az. Const. art. X, § 8 — Article X / Section 8
AZ Const., Article X, Section 8
Status: in_force

Every sale, lease, conveyance, or contract of or concerning any of the lands granted or confirmed, or the use thereof or the natural products thereof made to this state by the said Enabling Act, not made in substantial conformity with the provisions thereof, shall be null and void. Sale or lease; conditions; limitations; lease prior to adoption of constitution
Az. Const. art. XV, § 9 — Article XV / Section 9
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 9
Status: in_force

Every public service corporation engaged in the business of transmitting messages for profit shall receive and transmit, without delay or discrimination, any messages delivered to it by any other public service corporation engaged in the business of transmitting messages for profit, and shall, with its lines, make physical connection with the lines of any public service corporation engaged in the business of transmitting messages for profit, under such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the corporation commission, or by law; Provided, that such public service corporations shall deliver messages to other such corporations, without delay or discrimination, under such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the corporation commission, or by law. Railways as public highways; other corporations as common carriers
Az. Const. art. VI, § 8 — Article VI / Section 8
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 8
Status: in_force

Provision shall be made by law for the speedy publication of the opinions of the supreme court, and they shall be free for publication by any person. Intermediate appellate courts
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 21 — Article XXII / Section 21
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 21
Status: in_force

The Legislature shall enact all necessary laws to carry into effect the provisions of this Constitution. Judgments of death
Az. Const. art. VII, § 6 — Article VII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 6
Status: in_force

No soldier, seaman, or marine, in the army or navy of the United States shall be deemed a resident of this state in consequence of his being stationed at any military or naval place within this state. Highest number of votes received as determinative of person elected
Az. Const. art. IV, § 25 — Article IV / Section 25
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 25
Status: in_force

The legislature, in order to insure continuity of state and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, shall have the power and the immediate duty to: Provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of public offices, of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices. Adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations. In the exercise of the powers hereby conferred, the legislature shall in all respects conform to the requirements of this constitution except to the extent that in the judgment of the legislature so to do would be impracticable or would admit of undue delay.
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 17 — Article XXII / Section 17
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 17
Status: in_force

All State and county officers (except notaries public) and all justices of the peace and constables, whose precinct includes a city or town or part thereof, shall be paid fixed and definite salaries, and they shall receive no fees for their own use. Nomination of incumbent public officers to other offices
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 14 — Article XXII / Section 14
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 14
Status: in_force

Any law which may be enacted by the Legislature under this Constitution may be enacted by the people under the Initiative. Any law which may not be enacted by the Legislature under this Constitution shall not be enacted by the people. Public institutions
Az. Const. art. VI, § 11 — Article VI / Section 11
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 11
Status: in_force

There shall be in each county a presiding judge of the superior court. In each county in which there are two or more judges, the supreme court shall appoint one of such judges presiding judge. Presiding judges shall exercise administrative supervision over the superior court and judges thereof in their counties, and shall have such other duties as may be provided by law or by rules of the supreme court. Superior court; term of office
Az. Const. art. XI, § 7 — Article XI / Section 7
AZ Const., Article XI, Section 7
Status: in_force

No sectarian instruction shall be imparted in any school or state educational institution that may be established under this Constitution, and no religious or political test or qualification shall ever be required as a condition of admission into any public educational institution of the state, as teacher, student, or pupil; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to justify practices or conduct inconsistent with the good order, peace, morality, or safety of the state, or with the rights of others. Permanent state school fund; source; apportionment of state funds
Az. Const. art. II, § 29 — Article II / Section 29
AZ Const., Article II, Section 29
Status: in_force

No hereditary emoluments, privileges, or powers shall be granted or conferred, and no law shall be enacted permitting any perpetuity or entailment in this state. Indictment or information; preliminary examination
Az. Const. art. IX, § 12.1 — Article IX / Section 12.1
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 12.1
Status: in_force

A temporary tax is levied for the purpose of raising state revenues for primary and secondary education, health and human services and public safety. The temporary tax is levied and shall be collected beginning on June 1, 2010 and shall continue for thirty-six consecutive calendar months, after which the temporary tax is repealed. The temporary tax is levied as a separate rate increment in addition to the state transaction privilege tax rates and the use tax rate. The rate of the temporary tax is one per cent of the tax base for each transaction privilege classification that is subject to a rate of five per cent or more and one per cent of the tax base for the use tax. The temporary tax is subject to the same exemptions, deductions and exclusions as provided by law for each transaction privilege tax classification and for the use tax. The net revenues derived from the temporary tax imposed by this section are not subject to distribution to counties, municipalities or other governmental entities but shall be credited to, and separately accounted in, the state general fund and appropriated as follows: Two-thirds of the revenues shall be appropriated for public primary and secondary education. One-third of the revenues shall be appropriated for health and human services and public safety purposes. The temporary taxes under this section are due and payable at the same time and in the same manner, and are subject to the same provisions for administration and enforcement, as provided by law for other transaction privilege and use taxes. The repeal of the temporary tax under this section does not affect the continuing validity of outstanding and unpaid tax obligations that accrue under this section, including any penalties and interest that accrue thereafter by law on the unpaid obligations. The temporary tax under this section is repealed from and after May 31, 2013. Inventory, materials and products of manufacturers; production livestock and animals; tax exemption
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 4 — Article XIV / Section 4
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 4
Status: in_force

No corporation shall engage in any business other than that expressly authorized in its charter or by the law under which it may have been or may hereafter be organized. Foreign corporations; transaction of business
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 17 — Article XIV / Section 17
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 17
Status: in_force

Provision shall be made by law for the payment of a fee to the state by every domestic corporation, upon the grant, amendment, or extension of its charter, and by every foreign corporation upon its obtaining a license to do business in this state; and also for the payment, by every domestic corporation and foreign corporation doing business in this state, of an annual registration fee of not less than ten dollars, which fee shall be paid irrespective of any specific license or other tax imposed by law upon such company for the privilege of carrying on its business in this state, or upon its franchise or property; and for the making, by every such corporation, at the time of paying such fee, of such report to the corporation commission of the status, business, or condition of such corporation, as may be prescribed by law. No foreign corporation, except insurers, shall have authority to do business in this state, until it shall have obtained from the corporation commission a license to do business in the state, upon such terms as may be prescribed by law. The legislature may relieve any purely charitable, social, fraternal, benevolent, or religious institution from the payment of such annual registration fee. Contributions to influence elections or official action
Az. Const. art. II, § 25 — Article II / Section 25
AZ Const., Article II, Section 25
Status: in_force

No bill of attainder, ex-post-facto law, or law impairing the obligation of a contract, shall ever be enacted. Bearing arms
Az. Const. art. XVIII, § 9 — Article XVIII / Section 9
AZ Const., Article XVIII, Section 9
Status: in_force

The exchange, solicitation, or giving out of any labor "black list," is hereby prohibited, and suitable laws shall be enacted to put this provision into effect. Employment of aliens
Az. Const. art. IX, § 2.3 — Article IX / Section 2.3
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 2.3
Status: in_force

The legislature may by law increase the amount of the exemptions, the total permissible amount of assessments or the permissible amount of income from all sources prescribed in sections 2, 2.1 and 2.2 of this article. Annual tax; purposes; amount; tax laws; payment of taxes into state treasury
Az. Const. art. II, § 14 — Article II / Section 14
AZ Const., Article II, Section 14
Status: in_force

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended by the authorities of the state. Excessive bail; cruel and unusual punishment
Az. Const. art. II, § 3 — Article II / Section 3
AZ Const., Article II, Section 3
Status: in_force

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land to which all government, state and federal, is subject. To protect the people's freedom and to preserve the checks and balances of the United States Constitution, this state may exercise its sovereign authority to restrict the actions of its personnel and the use of its financial resources to purposes that are consistent with the constitution by doing any of the following: Passing an initiative or referendum pursuant to Article IV, part 1, section 1. Passing a bill pursuant to Article IV, part 2 and article V, section 7. Pursuing any other available legal remedy. If the people or their representatives exercise their authority pursuant to this section, this state and all political subdivisions of this state are prohibited from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with the designated federal action or program. Due process of law
Az. Const. art. XXVII, § 2 — Article XXVII / Section 2
AZ Const., Article XXVII, Section 2
Status: in_force

To preserve the freedom of Arizonans to provide for their health care: A law or rule shall not compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care system. A person or employer may pay directly for lawful health care services and shall not be required to pay penalties or fines for paying directly for lawful health care services. A health care provider may accept direct payment for lawful health care services and shall not be required to pay penalties or fines for accepting direct payment from a person or employer for lawful health care services. Subject to reasonable and necessary rules that do not substantially limit a person's options, the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems shall not be prohibited by law or rule. This section does not: Affect which health care services a health care provider or hospital is required to perform or provide. Affect which health care services are permitted by law. Prohibit care provided pursuant to article XVIII, section 8 of this constitution or any statutes enacted by the legislature relating to worker's compensation. Affect laws or rules in effect as of January 1, 2009. Affect the terms or conditions of any health care system to the extent that those terms and conditions do not have the effect of punishing a person or employer for paying directly for lawful health care services or a health care provider or hospital for accepting direct payment from a person or employer for lawful health care services. For the purposes of this section: "Compel" includes penalties or fines. "Direct payment or pay directly" means payment for lawful health care services without a public or private third party, not including an employer, paying for any portion of the service. "Health care system" means any public or private entity whose function or purpose is the management of, processing of, enrollment of individuals for or payment for, in full or in part, health care services or health care data or health care information for its participants. "Lawful health care services" means any health-related service or treatment to the extent that the service or treatment is permitted or not prohibited by law or regulation that may be provided by persons or businesses otherwise permitted to offer such services. "Penalties or fines" means any civil or criminal penalty or fine, tax, salary or wage withholding or surcharge or any named fee with a similar effect established by law or rule by a government established, created or controlled agency that is used to punish or discourage the exercise of rights protected under this section.
Az. Const. art. IX, § 7 — Article IX / Section 7
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 7
Status: in_force

Neither the state, nor any county, city, town, municipality, or other subdivision of the state shall ever give or loan its credit in the aid of, or make any donation or grant, by subsidy or otherwise, to any individual, association, or corporation, or become a subscriber to, or a shareholder in, any company or corporation, or become a joint owner with any person, company, or corporation, except as to such ownerships as may accrue to the state by operation or provision of law or as authorized by law solely for investment of the monies in the various funds of the state. Local debt limits; assent of taxpayers
Az. Const. art. IV, § 3 — Article IV / Section 3
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 3
Status: in_force

The sessions of the legislature shall be held annually at the capitol of the state, and shall commence on the second Monday of January of each year. The governor may call a special session, whenever in his judgment it is advisable. In calling a special session, the governor shall specify the subjects to be considered, and at such special session no laws shall be enacted except such as relate to the subjects mentioned in the call. Disqualification for membership in Legislature
Az. Const. art. XXVIII, § 4 — Article XXVIII / Section 4
AZ Const., Article XXVIII, Section 4
Status: in_force

Official actions shall be conducted in English. Rules of construction
Az. Const. art. VI.1, § 5 — Article VI.1 / Section 5
AZ Const., Article VI.1, Section 5
Status: in_force

The term "judge" as used in this article shall apply to all justices of the peace, judges in courts inferior to the superior court as may be provided by law, judges of the superior court, judges of the court of appeals and justices of the supreme court. The supreme court shall make rules implementing this article and providing for confidentiality of proceedings. A judge who is a member of the commission or supreme court shall not participate as a member in any proceedings hereunder involving his own censure, suspension, removal or involuntary retirement. Article self-executing
Az. Const. art. VII, § 16 — Article VII / Section 16
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 16
Status: in_force

The legislature, at its first session, shall enact a law providing for a general publicity, before and after election, of all campaign contributions to, and expenditures of campaign committees and candidates for public office. Vacancy in Congress
Az. Const. art. VII, § 14 — Article VII / Section 14
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 14
Status: in_force

No fee shall ever be required in order to have the name of any candidate placed on the official ballot for any election or primary. Qualifications for public office
Az. Const. art. II, § 12 — Article II / Section 12
AZ Const., Article II, Section 12
Status: in_force

The liberty of conscience secured by the provisions of this constitution shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace and safety of the state. No public money or property shall be appropriated for or applied to any religious worship, exercise, or instruction, or to the support of any religious establishment. No religious qualification shall be required for any public office or employment, nor shall any person be incompetent as a witness or juror in consequence of his opinion on matters of religion, nor be questioned touching his religious belief in any court of justice to affect the weight of his testimony. Equal privileges and immunities
Az. Const. art. XII, § 3 — Article XII / Section 3
AZ Const., Article XII, Section 3
Status: in_force

There are hereby created in and for each organized county of the state the following officers who shall be elected by the qualified electors thereof: a sheriff, a county attorney, a recorder, a treasurer, an assessor, a superintendent of schools and at least three supervisors, each of whom shall be elected and hold his office for a term of four (4) years beginning on the first of January next after his election, which number of supervisors is subject to increase by law. The supervisors shall be nominated and elected from districts as provided by law. The candidates for these offices elected in the general election of November 3, 1964 shall take office on the first day of January, 1965 and shall serve until the first day of January, 1969. County officers; duties, powers, and qualifications; salaries
Az. Const. art. VII, § 5 — Article VII / Section 5
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 5
Status: in_force

No elector shall be obliged to perform military duty on the day of an election, except in time of war or public danger. Residence of military personnel stationed within state
Az. Const. art. II, § 16 — Article II / Section 16
AZ Const., Article II, Section 16
Status: in_force

No conviction shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture of estate. Eminent domain; just compensation for private property taken; public use as judicial question