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Az. Const. art. VI, § 34 — Article VI / Section 34
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 34
Status: in_force

Any judicial officer except a retired justice or judge who absents himself from the state for more than sixty consecutive days shall be deemed to have forfeited his office, but the governor may extend the leave of absence for such time as reasonable necessity therefor exists. Continuance in office; continued existence of offices; application of prior statute and rules
Az. Const. art. II, § 19 — Article II / Section 19
AZ Const., Article II, Section 19
Status: in_force

Any person having knowledge or possession of facts that tend to establish the guilt of any other person or corporation charged with bribery or illegal rebating, shall not be excused from giving testimony or producing evidence, when legally called upon to do so, on the ground that it may tend to incriminate him under the laws of the state; but no person shall be prosecuted or subject to any penalty or forfeiture for, or on account of, any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which he may so testify or produce evidence. Military power subordinate to civil power
Az. Const. art. X, § 4 — Article X / Section 4
AZ Const., Article X, Section 4
Status: in_force

All lands, lease-holds, timber, and other products of land, before being offered, shall be appraised at their true value, and no sale or other disposal thereof shall be made for a consideration less than the value so ascertained, nor in any case less than the minimum price hereinafter fixed, nor upon credit unless accompanied by ample security, and the legal title shall not be deemed to have passed until the consideration shall have been paid. Minimum price; relinquishment of lands to United States
Az. Const. art. XXI, § 2 — Article XXI / Section 2
AZ Const., Article XXI, Section 2
Status: in_force

No Convention shall be called by the Legislature to propose alterations, revisions, or amendments to this Constitution, or to propose a new Constitution, unless laws providing for such Convention shall first be approved by the people on a Referendum vote at a regular or special election, and any amendments, alterations, revisions, or new Constitution proposed by such Convention shall be submitted to the electors of the State at a general or special election and be approved by the majority of the electors voting thereon before the same shall become effective.
Az. Const. art. X, § 3 — Article X / Section 3
AZ Const., Article X, Section 3
Status: in_force

No mortgage or other encumbrance of the said lands, or any part thereof, shall be valid in favor of any person or for any purpose or under any circumstances whatsoever. Said lands shall not be sold or leased, in whole or in part, except to the highest and best bidder at a public auction to be held at the county seat of the county wherein the lands to be affected, or the major portion thereof, shall lie, notice of which public auction shall first have been duly given by advertisement, which shall set forth the nature, time and place of the transaction to be had, with a full description of the lands to be offered, and be published once each week for not less than ten successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published regularly at the state capital, and in that newspaper of like circulation which shall then be regularly published nearest to the location of the lands so offered; nor shall any sale or contract for the sale of any timber or other natural product of such lands be made, save at the place, in the manner, and after the notice by publication provided for sales and leases of the lands themselves. Nothing herein, or elsewhere in article X contained, shall prevent: The leasing of any of the lands referred to in this article in such manner as the legislature may prescribe, for grazing, agricultural, commercial and homesite purposes, for a term of ten years or less, without advertisement; The leasing of any of said lands, in such manner as the legislature may prescribe, whether or not also leased for grazing and agricultural purposes, for mineral purposes, other than for the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances, for a term of twenty years or less, without advertisement, or, The leasing of any of said lands, whether or not also leased for other purposes, for the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances on, in or under said lands for an initial term of twenty (20) years or less and as long thereafter as oil, gas or other hydrocarbon substance may be procured therefrom in paying quantities, the leases to be made in any manner, with or without advertisement, bidding, or appraisement, and under such terms and provisions, as the legislature may prescribe, the terms and provisions to include a reservation of a royalty to the state of not less than twelve and one-half per cent of production. Sale or other disposal; appraisal; minimum price; credit; passing of title
Az. Const. art. VI, § 3 — Article VI / Section 3
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 3
Status: in_force

The supreme court shall have administrative supervision over all the courts of the state. The chief justice shall be elected by the justices of the supreme court from one of their number for a term of five years, and may be reelected for like terms. The vice chief justice shall be elected by the justices of the supreme court from one of their number for a term determined by the court. A member of the court may resign the office of chief justice or vice chief justice without resigning from the court. The chief justice, or in his absence or incapacity, the vice chief justice, shall exercise the court's administrative supervision over all the courts of the state. He may assign judges of intermediate appellate courts, superior courts, or courts inferior to the superior court to serve in other courts or counties. Supreme court; term of office
Az. Const. art. IV, § 13 — Article IV / Section 13
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 13
Status: in_force

Every act shall embrace but one subject and matters properly connected therewith, which subject shall be expressed in the title; but if any subject shall be embraced in an act which shall not be expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be embraced in the title. Legislation by reference prohibited
Az. Const. art. IV, § 16 — Article IV / Section 16
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 16
Status: in_force

Any member of the legislature shall have the right to protest and have the reasons of his protest entered on the journal. Extra compensation prohibited; increase or decrease of compensation during term of office
Az. Const. art. IV, § 19 — Article IV / Section 19
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 19
Status: in_force

No local or special laws shall be enacted in any of the following cases, that is to say: Granting divorces. Locating or changing county seats. Changing rules of evidence. Changing the law of descent or succession. Regulating the practice of courts of justice. Limitation of civil actions or giving effect to informal or invalid deeds. Punishment of crimes and misdemeanors. Laying out, opening, altering, or vacating roads, plats, streets, alleys, and public squares. Assessment and collection of taxes. Regulating the rate of interest on money. The conduct of elections. Affecting the estates of deceased persons or of minors. Granting to any corporation, association, or individual, any special or exclusive privileges, immunities, or franchises. Remitting fines, penalties, and forfeitures. Changing names of persons or places. Regulating the jurisdiction and duties of justices of the peace. Incorporation of cities, towns, or villages, or amending their charters. Relinquishing any indebtedness, liability, or obligation to this State. Summoning and empanelling of juries. When a general law can be made applicable. Appropriation bills
Az. Const. art. VIII, § 4 — Article VIII / Section 4
AZ Const., Article VIII, Section 4
Status: in_force

Unless the incumbent otherwise requests, in writing, the incumbent's name shall be placed as a candidate on the official ballot without nomination. Other candidates for the office may be nominated to be voted for at said election. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes shall be declared elected for the remainder of the term. Unless the incumbent receives the highest number of votes, the incumbent shall be deemed to be removed from office, upon qualification of the successor. In the event that the successor shall not qualify within five days after the result of said election shall have been declared, the said office shall be vacant, and may be filled as provided by law. Recall petitions; restrictions and conditions
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 16 — Article XXII / Section 16
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 16
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to confine any minor under the age of eighteen years, accused or convicted of crime, in the same section of any jail or prison in which adult prisoners are confined. Suitable quarters shall be prepared for the confinement of such minors. Compensation of public officers
Az. Const. art. VII, § 10 — Article VII / Section 10
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 10
Status: in_force

The Legislature shall enact a direct primary election law, which shall provide for the nomination of candidates for all elective State, county, and city offices, including candidates for United States Senator and for Representative in Congress. Any person who is registered as no party preference or independent as the party preference or who is registered with a political party that is not qualified for representation on the ballot may vote in the primary election of any one of the political parties that is qualified for the ballot. General elections; date
Az. Const. art. II, § 11 — Article II / Section 11
AZ Const., Article II, Section 11
Status: in_force

Justice in all cases shall be administered openly, and without unnecessary delay. Liberty of conscience; appropriations for religious purposes prohibited; religious freedom
Az. Const. art. VI, § 27 — Article VI / Section 27
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 27
Status: in_force

Judges shall not charge juries with respect to matters of fact, nor comment thereon, but shall declare the law. No cause shall be reversed for technical error in pleadings or proceedings when upon the whole case it shall appear that substantial justice has been done. Justices and judges; dual office holding; political activity; practice of law
Az. Const. art. XV, § 12 — Article XV / Section 12
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 12
Status: in_force

All charges made for service rendered, or to be rendered, by public service corporations within this state shall be just and reasonable, and no discrimination in charges, service, or facilities shall be made between persons or places for rendering a like and contemporaneous service, except that the granting of free or reduced rate transportation may be authorized by law, or by the corporation commission, to the classes of persons described in the act of Congress approved February 11, 1887, entitled An Act to Regulate Commerce, and the amendments thereto, as those to whom free or reduced rate transportation may be granted. Reports to commission
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 5 — Article XIV / Section 5
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 5
Status: in_force

No corporation organized outside of the limits of this state shall be allowed to transact business within this state on more favorable conditions than are prescribed by law for similar corporations organized under the laws of this state; and no foreign corporation shall be permitted to transact business within this state unless said foreign corporation is by the laws of the country, state, or territory under which it is formed permitted to transact a like business in such country, state, or territory. Stocks; bonds
Az. Const. art. VII, § 4 — Article VII / Section 4
AZ Const., Article VII, Section 4
Status: in_force

Electors shall in all cases, except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at any election, and in going thereto and returning therefrom. Military duty on day of election
Az. Const. art. XIV, § 3 — Article XIV / Section 3
AZ Const., Article XIV, Section 3
Status: in_force

All existing charters under which a bona fide organization shall not have taken place and business commenced in good faith within six months from the time of the approval of this Constitution shall thereafter have no validity. Restriction to business authorized by charter or law
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 8 — Article XXII / Section 8
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 8
Status: in_force

When the State is admitted into the Union, and the superior courts, in their respective counties, are organized, the books, records, papers, and proceedings of the probate court in each county, and all causes and matters of administration pending therein, shall pass into the jurisdiction and possession of the superior court of the same county created by this Constitution, and the said court shall proceed to final judgment or decree, order, or other determination, in the several matters and causes with like effect as the probate court might have done if this Constitution had not been adopted. Causes pending in supreme court of territory; records, papers, and property
Az. Const. art. IV, § 21 — Article IV / Section 21
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 21
Status: in_force

The members of the first legislature shall hold office until the first Monday in January, 1913. The terms of office of the members of succeeding legislatures shall be two years. No state senator shall serve more than four consecutive terms in that office, nor shall any state representative serve more than four consecutive terms in that office. This limitation on the number of terms of consecutive service shall apply to terms of office beginning on or after January 1, 1993. No legislator, after serving the maximum number of terms, which shall include any part of a term served, may serve in the same office until he has been out of office for no less than one full term. Juvenile justice; certain chronic and violent juvenile offenders prosecuted as adults; community alternatives for certain juvenile offenders; public proceedings and records
Az. Const. art. VI, § 17 — Article VI / Section 17
AZ Const., Article VI, Section 17
Status: in_force

The superior court shall be open at all times, except on nonjudicial days, for the determination of non-jury civil cases and the transaction of business. For the determination of civil causes and matters in which a jury demand has been entered, and for the trial of criminal causes, a trial jury shall be drawn and summoned from the body of the county, as provided by law. The right of jury trial as provided by this constitution shall remain inviolate, but trial by jury may be waived by the parties in any civil cause or by the parties with the consent of the court in any criminal cause. Grand juries shall be drawn and summoned only by order of the superior court. Superior court; writs
Az. Const. art. XII, § 6 — Article XII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XII, Section 6
Status: in_force

A charter shall set forth procedures for amendment of the charter. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the county at a general or special election and become effective if ratified by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the amendments and approved by the governor in the manner provided for in section 5 of this article. County charter provisions
Az. Const. art. II, § 13 — Article II / Section 13
AZ Const., Article II, Section 13
Status: in_force

No law shall be enacted granting to any citizen, class of citizens, or corporation other than municipal, privileges or immunities which, upon the same terms, shall not equally belong to all citizens or corporations. Habeas corpus
Az. Const. art. II, § 23 — Article II / Section 23
AZ Const., Article II, Section 23
Status: in_force

The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate. Juries in criminal cases in which a sentence of death or imprisonment for thirty years or more is authorized by law shall consist of twelve persons. In all criminal cases the unanimous consent of the jurors shall be necessary to render a verdict. In all other cases, the number of jurors, not less than six, and the number required to render a verdict, shall be specified by law. Rights of accused in criminal prosecutions
Az. Const. art. XV, § 5 — Article XV / Section 5
AZ Const., Article XV, Section 5
Status: in_force

The corporation commission shall have the sole power to issue certificates of incorporation to companies organizing under the laws of this state, and to issue licenses to foreign corporations to do business in this state, except as insurers, as may be prescribed by law. Domestic and foreign insurers shall be subject to licensing, control and supervision by a department of insurance as prescribed by law. A director of the department of insurance shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate in the manner prescribed by law for a term which may be prescribed by law. Enlargement of powers by legislature; rules and regulations
Az. Const. art. XXII, § 13 — Article XXII / Section 13
AZ Const., Article XXII, Section 13
Status: in_force

The term of office of every officer to be elected or appointed under this Constitution or the laws of Arizona shall extend until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Initiative
Az. Const. art. XX, § 5 — Article XX / Section 5
AZ Const., Article XX, Section 5
Status: in_force

The lands and other property belonging to citizens of the United States residing without this state shall never be taxed at a higher rate than the lands and other property situated in this state belonging to residents thereof, and no taxes shall be imposed by this state on any lands or other property within an Indian reservation owned or held by any Indian; but nothing herein shall preclude the state from taxing as other lands and other property are taxed, any lands and other property outside of an Indian reservation owned or held by any Indian, save and except such lands as have been granted or acquired as aforesaid, or as may be granted or confirmed to any Indian or Indians under any act of Congress. Territorial debts and liabilities
Az. Const. art. XXIX, § 1 — Article XXIX / Section 1
AZ Const., Article XXIX, Section 1
Status: in_force

Public retirement systems shall be funded with contributions and investment earnings using actuarial methods and assumptions that are consistent with generally accepted actuarial standards. The assets of public retirement systems, including investment earnings and contributions, are separate and independent trust funds and shall be invested, administered and distributed as determined by law solely in the interests of the members and beneficiaries of the public retirement systems. Membership in a public retirement system is a contractual relationship that is subject to article II, section 25. Public retirement system benefits shall not be diminished or impaired, except that certain adjustments to the public safety personnel retirement system may be made as provided in senate bill 1428, as enacted by the fifty second legislature, second regular session. This section preserves the authority vested in the legislature pursuant to this constitution and does not restrict the legislature's ability to modify public retirement system benefits for prospective members of public retirement systems.
Az. Const. art. IV, § 24 — Article IV / Section 24
AZ Const., Article IV, Section 24
Status: in_force

The enacting clause of every bill enacted by the legislature shall be as follows: "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona," or when the initiative is used: "Be it enacted by the People of the State of Arizona." Continuity of governmental operations in emergency
Az. Const. art. XI, § 4 — Article XI / Section 4
AZ Const., Article XI, Section 4
Status: in_force

The state superintendent of public instruction shall be a member, and secretary, of the state board of education, and, ex-officio, a member of any other board having control of public instruction in any state institution. His powers and duties shall be prescribed by law. Regents of university and other governing boards; appointments by governor; membership of governor on board of regents
Az. Const. art. XXVIII, § 6 — Article XXVIII / Section 6
AZ Const., Article XXVIII, Section 6
Status: in_force

A person who resides or does business in this state may file a civil action for relief from any official action that violates this article in a manner that causes injury to the person. A person who resides or does business in this state and who contends that this article is not being implemented or enforced may file a civil action to determine if the failure or inaction complained of is a violation of this article and for injunctive or mandatory relief. A person shall not file an action under this section unless the person has notified the attorney general of the alleged violation and the attorney general or other appropriate representative of government has not provided appropriate relief within a reasonable time under the circumstances. An action filed under this section may be in addition to or in lieu of any action by officers of this state, including the attorney general. A person who files and is successful in an action under this section may be awarded all costs expended or incurred in the action, including reasonable attorney fees.
Az. Const. art. XVI, § 2 — Article XVI / Section 2
AZ Const., Article XVI, Section 2
Status: in_force

The organized militia shall be designated "The National Guard of Arizona," and shall consist of such organized military bodies as now exist under the laws of the territory of Arizona or as may hereafter be authorized by law. Conformity to federal regulations
Az. Const. art. II, § 4 — Article II / Section 4
AZ Const., Article II, Section 4
Status: in_force

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Right of petition and assembly
Az. Const. art. IX, § 14 — Article IX / Section 14
AZ Const., Article IX, Section 14
Status: in_force

No moneys derived from fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, operation, or use of vehicles on the public highways or streets or to fuels or any other energy source used for the propulsion of vehicles on the public highways or streets, shall be expended for other than highway and street purposes including the cost of administering the state highway system and the laws creating such fees, excises, or license taxes, statutory refunds and adjustments provided by law, payment of principal and interest on highway and street bonds and obligations, expenses of state enforcement of traffic laws and state administration of traffic safety programs, payment of costs of publication and distribution of Arizona highways magazine, state costs of construction, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of public highways, streets or bridges, costs of rights of way acquisitions and expenses related thereto, roadside development, and for distribution to counties, incorporated cities and towns to be used by them solely for highway and street purposes including costs of rights of way acquisitions and expenses related thereto, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, roadside development, of county, city and town roads, streets, and bridges and payment of principal and interest on highway and street bonds. As long as the total highway user revenues derived equals or exceeds the total derived in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, the state and any county shall not receive from such revenues for the use of each and for distribution to cities and towns, fewer dollars than were received and distributed in such fiscal year. This section shall not apply to moneys derived from the automobile license tax imposed under section 11 of article IX of the Constitution of Arizona. All moneys collected in accordance with this section shall be distributed as provided by law. License tax on aircraft