If approved, SCR1031 would significantly alter state laws surrounding environmental protection and public resource management. By enshrining the right to a clean environment in the constitution, the amendment seeks to ensure that environmental considerations are prioritized in legislative decisions. The language of the amendment suggests that the rights it guarantees are inherent, inalienable, and indefeasible, meaning that they cannot be revoked by the state. This could have far-reaching implications for legislation relating to air and water quality, land use, and resource management across Arizona.
Summary
SCR1031 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that establishes a fundamental right to a clean and healthy environment for all individuals, including future generations. This proposed amendment would add Section 38 to Article II of the state constitution, affirming the rights of individuals to pure water, clean air, and the preservation of healthy ecosystems. Additionally, it designates the state and its political subdivisions as trustees of public natural resources, emphasizing their responsibility to conserve and protect these resources for the benefit of all citizens.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SCR1031 may include debates over the scope of the rights being established and the responsibilities placed upon the state. Opponents may raise concerns regarding how this amendment could affect economic development and land use policies, particularly in the context of balancing environmental protections with property rights and business interests. Proponents, on the other hand, argue that the amendment is necessary to safeguard public health and environmental integrity for current and future residents of Arizona.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.