The resolution proposes amendments to the Arizona Constitution regarding the terms and limitations of state legislators. It seeks to change the term lengths for members of the legislature from two years to four years starting with the sixty-first legislature in 2033. Additionally, it establishes that state representatives and senators may serve a maximum of eight consecutive years in their respective chambers, after which they must take a break of at least one full four-year term before being eligible to serve again. The resolution also clarifies that service in one chamber does not count towards the term limits of the other chamber, allowing legislators to transition between the House and Senate without penalty.
Furthermore, the resolution addresses lobbying practices by former legislators, prohibiting them from engaging in lobbying activities for one year after leaving office. It aims to enhance ethical standards and public trust by limiting the influence of former legislators on current legislative processes. The resolution emphasizes the importance of stability in governance, the prevention of entrenchment, and the need for a "cooling off" period to mitigate potential conflicts of interest. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect for terms beginning on or after January 1, 2033.