The resolution HCR2005 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution, specifically Article IV, Part 2, Section 3, which governs the sessions of the state legislature. The amendment mandates that the legislature must adjourn sine die (without assigning a day for resumption) by April 30 of each year. Currently, legislative sessions commence on the second Monday of January, and the Governor has the authority to call special sessions as needed, specifying the subjects to be considered during those sessions.
If approved by voters, the Secretary of State will submit this proposition for consideration at the next general election. The resolution aims to establish a clear timeline for legislative sessions, ensuring that they conclude by the end of April each year, thereby potentially streamlining the legislative process and providing a more predictable schedule for lawmakers and the public.