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Az. Const. art. XV, § 7 — Article XV / Section 7
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 7
Status: in_force

Every public service corporation organized or authorized under the laws of the state to do any transportation or transmission business within the state shall have the right to construct and operate lines connecting any points within the state, and to connect at the state boundaries with like lines; and every such corporation shall have the right with any of its lines to cross, intersect, or connect with, any lines of any other public service corporation. Transportation by connecting carriers
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 18 — Article XIV / Section 18
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 18
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any corporation, organized or doing business in this state, to make any contribution of money or anything of value for the purpose of influencing any election or official action. Penalties for violation of article
Az. Const. art. VII, § 2 — Article VII / Section 2
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 2
Status: in_force

No person shall be entitled to vote at any general election, or for any office that now is, or hereafter may be, elective by the people, or upon any question which may be submitted to a vote of the people, unless such person be a citizen of the United States of the age of eighteen years or over, and shall have resided in the state for the period of time preceding such election as prescribed by law, provided that qualifications for voters at a general election for the purpose of electing presidential electors shall be as prescribed by law. The word "citizen" shall include persons of the male and female sex. The rights of citizens of the United States to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged by the state, or any political division or municipality thereof, on account of sex, and the right to register, to vote and to hold office under any law now in effect, or which may hereafter be enacted, is hereby extended to, and conferred upon males and females alike. No person who is adjudicated an incapacitated person shall be qualified to vote at any election, nor shall any person convicted of treason or felony, be qualified to vote at any election unless restored to civil rights. Voting residence of federal employees and certain others
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 1 — Article XXII / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 1
Status: in_force

No rights, actions, suits, proceedings, contracts, claims, or demands, existing at the time of the admission of this State into the Union, shall be affected by a change in the form of government, from Territorial to State, but all shall continue as if no change had taken place; and all process which may have been issued under the authority of the Territory of Arizona, previous to its admission into the Union, shall be as valid as if issued in the name of the State. Territorial laws
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 4 — Article XXII / Section 4
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 4
Status: in_force

All recognizances heretofore taken, or which may be taken, before the change from a Territorial to a State government, shall remain valid, and shall pass to and may be prosecuted in the name of the State, and all bonds executed to the Territory of Arizona, or to any county or municipal corporation, or to any officer, or court, in his or its official capacity, shall pass to the State authorities and their successors in office for the uses therein expressed, and may be sued for and recovered accordingly; and all the estate, real, personal, and mixed, and all judgments, decrees, bonds, specialties, choses in action, and claims, demands or debts of whatever description, belonging to the Territory of Arizona, shall inure to and vest in the State of Arizona, and may be sued for and recovered by the State of Arizona in the same manner, and to the same extent, as the same might or could have been by the Territory of Arizona. Criminal prosecutions and penal actions; offenses; penalties; actions and suits
Az. Const. art. XXVII, § 1 — Article XXVII / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXVII, Section 1
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide for the regulation of ambulances and ambulance services in this state in all matters relating to services provided, routes served, response times and charges. Health care; definitions
Az. Const. art. VI, § 20 — Article VI / Section 20
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 20
Status: in_force

The legislature shall prescribe by law a plan of retirement for justices and judges of courts of record, including the basis and amount of retirement pay, and requiring except as provided in section 35 of this article, that justices and judges of courts of record be retired upon reaching the age of seventy. Any retired justice or judge of any court of record who is drawing retirement pay may serve as a justice or judge of any court. When serving outside his county of residence, any such retired justice or judge shall receive his necessary traveling and subsistence expenses. A retired judge who is temporarily called back to the active duties of a judge is entitled to receive the same compensation and expenses as other like active judges less any amount received for such period in retirement benefits. Superior court; speedy decisions
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 1 — Article XIV / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 1
Status: in_force

The term "corporation," as used in this article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint stock companies having any powers or privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or co-partnerships, and all corporations shall have the right to sue and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts, in like cases as natural persons. Formation under general laws; change of laws; regulation
Az. Const. art. II, § 37 — Article II / Section 37
AZ Const., Article II, Section 37
Status: in_force

The right to vote by secret ballot for employee representation is fundamental and shall be guaranteed where local, state or federal law permits or requires elections, designations or authorizations for employee representation.
Az. Const. art. II, § 22 — Article II / Section 22
AZ Const., Article II, Section 22
Status: in_force

All persons charged with crime shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except: For capital offenses, sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor under fifteen years of age or molestation of a child under fifteen years of age when the proof is evident or the presumption great. For felony offenses committed when the person charged is already admitted to bail on a separate felony charge and where the proof is evident or the presumption great as to the present charge. For felony offenses if the person charged poses a substantial danger to any other person or the community, if no conditions of release which may be imposed will reasonably assure the safety of the other person or the community and if the proof is evident or the presumption great as to the present charge. For serious felony offenses as prescribed by the legislature if the person charged has entered or remained in the United States illegally and if the proof is evident or the presumption great as to the present charge. The purposes of bail and any conditions of release that are set by a judicial officer include: Assuring the appearance of the accused. Protecting against the intimidation of witnesses. Protecting the safety of the victim, any other person or the community. Trial by jury; number of jurors specified by law
Az. Const. art. VI, § 24 — Article VI / Section 24
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 24
Status: in_force

Judges of the superior court may appoint court commissioners, masters and referees in their respective counties, who shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by law or by rule of the supreme court. Court commissioners, masters and referees shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law. Style of process; conduct of prosecutions in name of state
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 12 — Article XIV / Section 12
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 12
Status: in_force

Any president, director, manager, cashier, or other officer of any banking institution who shall receive, or assent to, the reception of any deposits after he shall have knowledge of the fact that such banking institution is insolvent or in failing circumstances shall be individually responsible for such deposits. Want of legal organization as a defense
Az. Const. art. VI, § 18 — Article VI / Section 18
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 18
Status: in_force

The superior court or any judge thereof may issue writs of mandamus, quo warranto, review, certiorari, prohibition, and writs of habeas corpus on petition by or on behalf of a person held in actual custody within the county. Injunctions, attachments, and writs of prohibition and habeas corpus may be issued and served on legal holidays and non-judicial days. Superior court; service of judge in another county
Az. Const. art. XX, § 3 — Article XX / Section 3
AZ Const., Article XX, Section 3
Status: in_force

The introduction of intoxicating liquors for resale purposes into Indian country is prohibited within this state until July 1, 1957. Public lands; Indian lands
Az. Const. art. XV, § 4 — Article XV / Section 4
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 4
Status: in_force

The corporation commission, and the several members thereof, shall have power to inspect and investigate the property, books, papers, business, methods, and affairs of any corporation whose stock shall be offered for sale to the public and of any public service corporation doing business within the state, and for the purpose of the commission, and of the several members thereof, shall have the power of a court of general jurisdiction to enforce the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence by subpoena, attachment, and punishment, which said power shall extend throughout the state. Said commission shall have power to take testimony under commission or deposition either within or without the state. Power to issue certificates of incorporation and licenses
Az. Const. art. X, § 11 — Article X / Section 11
AZ Const., Article X, Section 11
Status: in_force

No individual, corporation or association shall be allowed to purchase more than one hundred sixty (160) acres of agricultural land or more than six hundred forty (640) acres of grazing land. Land exchanges; purposes; notice; hearings; submission to the voters
Az. Const. art. VI, § 7 — Article VI / Section 7
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 7
Status: in_force

The supreme court shall appoint a clerk of the court and assistants thereto who shall serve at its pleasure, and who shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law. The supreme court shall appoint an administrative director and staff to serve at its pleasure to assist the chief justice in discharging his administrative duties. The director and staff shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law. Supreme court; publication of opinions
Az. Const. art. II, § 20 — Article II / Section 20
AZ Const., Article II, Section 20
Status: in_force

The military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power. Free and equal elections
Az. Const. art. XIII, § 6 — Article XIII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XIII, Section 6
Status: in_force

No grant, extension, or renewal of any franchise or other use of the streets, alleys, or other public grounds, or ways, of any municipality shall divest the state or any of its subdivisions of its or their control and regulation of such use and enjoyment; nor shall the power to regulate charges for public services be surrendered; and no exclusive franchise shall ever be granted. Irrigation and other districts as political subdivisions
Az. Const. art. II, § 26 — Article II / Section 26
AZ Const., Article II, Section 26
Status: in_force

The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men. Standing army; quartering soldiers
Az. Const. art. XV, § 14 — Article XV / Section 14
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 14
Status: in_force

The corporation commission shall, to aid it in the proper discharge of its duties, ascertain the fair value of the property within the state of every public service corporation doing business therein; and every public service corporation doing business within the state shall furnish to the commission all evidence in its possession, and all assistance in its power, requested by the commission in aid of the determination of the value of the property within the state of such public service corporation. Acceptance of constitutional provisions by existing corporations
Az. Const. art. XI, § 6 — Article XI / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XI, Section 6
Status: in_force

The university and all other state educational institutions shall be open to students of both sexes, and the instruction furnished shall be as nearly free as possible. The legislature shall provide for a system of common schools by which a free school shall be established and maintained in every school district for at least six months in each year, which school shall be open to all pupils between the ages of six and twenty-one years. Sectarian instruction; religious or political test or qualification
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 13 — Article XIV / Section 13
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 13
Status: in_force

No persons acting as a corporation under the laws of Arizona shall be permitted to set up, or rely upon, the want of a legal organization as a defense to any action which may be brought against them as a corporation, nor shall any person or persons who may be sued on a contract now or hereafter made with such corporation, or sued for any injury now or hereafter done to its property, or for a wrong done to its interests, be permitted to rely upon such want of legal organization in his or their defense. Legislative power to impose conditions
Az. Const. art. X, § 9 — Article X / Section 9
AZ Const., Article X, Section 9
Status: in_force

All lands expressly transferred and confirmed to the state, by the provisions of the Enabling Act approved June 20, 1910, including all lands granted to the state, and all lands heretofore granted to the territory of Arizona, and all lands otherwise acquired by the state, may be sold or leased by the state in the manner, and on the conditions, and with the limitations, prescribed by the said Enabling Act and this Constitution, and as may be further prescribed by law; Provided, that the legislature shall provide for the separate appraisement of the lands and of the improvements on school and university lands which have been held under lease prior to the adoption of this Constitution, and for reimbursement to the actual bona fide residents or lessees of such lands upon which such improvements are situated, as prescribed by title 65, Civil Code of Arizona, 1901, and in such cases only as permit reimbursements to lessees in said title 65. Laws for sale or lease of state lands; protection of residents and lessees
Az. Const. art. IV, § 12 — Article IV / Section 12
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 12
Status: in_force

Every bill shall be read by sections on three different days, unless in case of emergency, two-thirds of either house deem it expedient to dispense with this rule. The vote on the final passage of any bill or joint resolution shall be taken by ayes and nays on roll call. Every measure when finally passed shall be presented to the governor for his approval or disapproval. Subject and title of bills
Az. Const. art. V, § 7 — Article V / Section 7
AZ Const., Article V, Section 7
Status: in_force

Every bill passed by the legislature, before it becomes a law, shall be presented to the governor. If he approve, he shall sign it, and it shall become a law as provided in this constitution. But if he disapprove, he shall return it, with his objections, to the house in which it originated, which shall enter the objections at large on the journal. If after reconsideration it again passes both houses by an aye and nay vote on roll call of two-thirds of the members elected to each house, it shall become a law as provided in this constitution, notwithstanding the governor's objections. This section shall not apply to emergency measures as referred to in section 1 of the article on the legislative department. If any bill be not returned within five days after it shall have been presented to the governor (Sunday excepted) such bill shall become a law in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the legislature by its final adjournment prevents its return, in which case it shall be filed with his objections in the office of the secretary of state within ten days after such adjournment (Sundays excepted) or become a law as provided in this constitution. After the final action by the governor, or following the adoption of a bill notwithstanding his objection, it shall be filed with the secretary of state. If any bill presented to the governor contains several items of appropriations of money, he may object to one or more of such items, while approving other portions of the bill. In such case he shall append to the bill at the time of signing it, a statement of the item or items which he declines to approve, together with his reasons therefor, and such item or items shall not take effect unless passed over the governor's objections as in this section provided. The veto power of the governor shall not extend to any bill passed by the legislature and referred to the people for adoption or rejection. Vacancies in office
Az. Const. art. IV, § 2 — Article IV / Section 2
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 2
Status: in_force

No person shall be a member of the Legislature unless he shall be a citizen of the United States at the time of his election, nor unless he shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and shall have been a resident of Arizona at least three years and of the county from which he is elected at least one year before his election. Sessions of legislature; special sessions; limitation of subjects for consideration
Az. Const. art. VI, § 5 — Article VI / Section 5
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 5
Status: in_force

The supreme court shall have: Original jurisdiction of habeas corpus, and quo warranto, mandamus, injunction and other extraordinary writs to state officers. Original and exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine causes between counties concerning disputed boundaries and surveys thereof or concerning claims of one county against another. Appellate jurisdiction in all actions and proceedings except civil and criminal actions originating in courts not of record, unless the action involves the validity of a tax, impost, assessment, toll, statute or municipal ordinance. Power to issue injunctions and writs of mandamus, review, prohibition, habeas corpus, certiorari, and all other writs necessary and proper to the complete exercise of its appellate and revisory jurisdiction. Power to make rules relative to all procedural matters in any court. Such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law. Each justice of the supreme court may issue writs of habeas corpus to any part of the state upon petition by or on behalf of a person held in actual custody, and may make such writs returnable before himself, the supreme court, appellate court or superior court, or judge thereof. Supreme court; qualifications of justices
Az. Const. art. VI, § 23 — Article VI / Section 23
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 23
Status: in_force

There shall be in each county a clerk of the superior court. The clerk shall be elected by the qualified electors of his county at the general election and shall hold office for a term of four years from and after the first Monday in January next succeeding his election. The clerk shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by law or by rule of the supreme court or superior court. He shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law. Superior court; court commissioners, masters and referees
Az. Const. art. XV, § 3 — Article XV / Section 3
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 3
Status: in_force

The corporation commission shall have full power to, and shall, prescribe just and reasonable classifications to be used and just and reasonable rates and charges to be made and collected, by public service corporations within the state for service rendered therein, and make reasonable rules, regulations, and orders, by which such corporations shall be governed in the transaction of business within the state, and may prescribe the forms of contracts and the systems of keeping accounts to be used by such corporations in transacting such business, and make and enforce reasonable rules, regulations, and orders for the convenience, comfort, and safety, and the preservation of the health, of the employees and patrons of such corporations; Provided, that incorporated cities and towns may be authorized by law to exercise supervision over public service corporations doing business therein, including the regulation of rates and charges to be made and collected by such corporations; Provided further, that classifications, rates, charges, rules, regulations, orders, and forms or systems prescribed or made by said corporation commission may from time to time be amended or repealed by such commission. Power to inspect and investigate
Az. Const. art. VI.1, § 3 — Article VI.1 / Section 3
AZ Const., Article VI.1, Section 3
Status: in_force

On recommendation of the commission on judicial conduct, or on its own motion, the supreme court may suspend a judge from office without salary when, in the United States, he pleads guilty or no contest or is found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony under Arizona or federal law or of any other crime that involves moral turpitude under such law. If his conviction is reversed the suspension terminates, and he shall be paid his salary for the period of suspension. If he is suspended and his conviction becomes final the supreme court shall remove him from office. Retirement of judge
Az. Const. art. XV, § 17 — Article XV / Section 17
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 17
Status: in_force

Nothing herein shall be construed as denying to public service corporations the right of appeal to the courts of the state from the rules, regulations, orders, or decrees fixed by the corporation commission, but the rules, regulations, orders, or decrees so fixed shall remain in force pending the decision of the courts. Repealed
Az. Const. art. IV, § 23 — Article IV / Section 23
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 23
Status: in_force

It shall not be lawful for any person holding public office in this state to accept or use a pass or to purchase transportation from any railroad or other corporation, other than as such transportation may be purchased by the general public; Provided, that this shall not apply to members of the national guard of Arizona traveling under orders. The legislature shall enact laws to enforce this provision. Enacting clause of bills; initiative bills
Az. Const. art. VI, § 33 — Article VI / Section 33
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 33
Status: in_force

No change made by the legislature in the number of justices or judges shall work the removal of any justice or judge from office. The salary of any justice or judge shall not be reduced during the term of office for which he was elected or appointed. Absence of judicial officer from state
Az. Const. art. XII, § 9 — Article XII / Section 9
AZ Const., Article XII, Section 9
Status: in_force

The provisions of sections 5 through 8 of this article are self-executing, and no further legislation is required to make them effective.