The resolution H.C.R. 2051 proposes several amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the processes for initiatives and referendums at the state and local levels. It aims to enhance transparency and accountability among petition circulators by requiring paid circulators to verbally disclose their residency and status as paid circulators when approaching potential signers, as well as to wear visible badges indicating the same. Additionally, the resolution applies a strict compliance standard to initiatives and referendums for cities, towns, and counties, similar to that which currently exists for statewide measures. It also mandates that circulators who are not Arizona residents or who are paid must register with the Secretary of State before collecting signatures.

Furthermore, the resolution introduces new requirements for initiatives that propose mandatory expenditures, necessitating a disclosure of the funding sources to cover immediate and future costs. It prohibits circulators from receiving payment based on the number of signatures collected, extends the disqualification of signatures collected by unregistered circulators to all initiative and referendum petitions, and allows for challenges to circulator registrations in court. The resolution will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election, and it will take effect only if approved by the electorate and proclaimed by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-102, 19-102.01, 19-118, 19-118.01, 19-141, 19-101, 19-121, 19-142, 19-143, 16-452, 19-121.01, 16-101
House Engrossed Version: 19-102, 19-102.01, 19-118, 19-118.01, 19-141, 19-101, 19-121, 19-142, 19-143, 16-452, 19-121.01, 16-101