The resolution H.C.R. 2025 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that would require proposed amendments to be approved by a 60 percent majority of voters, with the exception of initiatives related to the fundamental right to abortion. This change aims to enhance the threshold for constitutional amendments, aligning it with the existing requirement for tax-related initiatives. The resolution outlines the process for submitting such amendments to voters, ensuring that they are presented at the next general election and become effective only upon voter approval and proclamation by the Governor.
The resolution also emphasizes the power of the people to propose laws and amendments independently of the legislature, while detailing the procedures for initiative and referendum measures. It clarifies that any proposed amendments must be published and allows for multiple amendments to be voted on separately. The resolution does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund and aims to reinforce the legislative framework surrounding constitutional amendments in Arizona.