The resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution, specifically targeting Article IV, Part 1, Section 1, which pertains to legislative authority. The amendment aims to clarify and expand the powers of the people regarding initiatives and referendums, allowing them to propose laws and constitutional amendments independently of the legislature. It establishes specific percentages of qualified electors required to initiate measures and outlines the process for filing initiative and referendum petitions. Additionally, it sets forth the conditions under which the legislature can amend or repeal such measures, particularly those related to tax approvals, emphasizing that significant legislative changes would require a supermajority vote.
Furthermore, the resolution stipulates that any initiative or referendum measure approved by a certain percentage of voters would become law without the possibility of gubernatorial veto, thereby reinforcing the power of the electorate. It also includes provisions for local governance, allowing cities and towns to exercise similar initiative and referendum powers on local matters. The Secretary of State is tasked with submitting this proposition to voters at the next general election, ensuring that the amendment is presented for public approval.