Measure on the ballot in the 2024 Arizona General Election in Arizona.
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Get StartedThis amendment would limit the governor's emergency powers during a state of emergency to 30 days after the emergency proclamation, unless extended by the Legislature or in the case of war, flood or fire.
A "yes" vote have shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to automatically terminate any emergency powers granted to the Governor thirty days after the date the state of emergency was proclaimed, unless the Legislature extends the emergency powers granted to the Governor or the emergency relates to war, fire, or flood. If the Legislature does not extend the emergency, the Governor may not declare a new state of emergency arising under the same conditions. Additionally, if requested by at least one-third of the members of each house of the Legislature, the Governor must promptly call a special session for the purposes of terminating or altering the emergency powers granted to the Governor during the state of emergency.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current emergency powers of the Governor.
"This proposition poses several risks to public health and safety: Interstate professional license reciprocity: healthcare professionals from other states could not provide services in Arizona beyond 30 days, potentially leading to severe healthcare staffing shortages during prolonged emergencies. Tort liability protection for emergency responders: The removal of legal protections for responders would increase the risk of litigation, potentially reducing the number of willing participants in emergency responses." - Will Humble, in opposition to Proposition 135 (Learn more)
"It is our job as [the] Legislature to have a say and have a voice on behalf of our constituency when it comes to these things, regardless of who that governor is. That's why I like this measure." - State Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R), in support of Proposition 135 (Learn more)
"COVID-19 brought with it unprecedented uses and abuses of emergency powers in every state, Arizona included. Businesses were arbitrarily shut down. Workers were told their jobs were nonessential. People were prevented from going to church, couldn't visit their dying parents and grandparents in hospitals, and kids were put in masks and barred from their schools. Many questioned how these mandates were even constitutional. Lawsuits were filed, but executive emergency authorities were largely upheld – including in Arizona. That's why our lawmakers are currently considering a critical constitutional amendment sponsored by Representative Chaplik, HCR2039, to reign in these powers, provide proper legislative oversight, and ensure checks and balances to protect the rights of individuals." - Arizona Free Enterprise Club, in support of Proposition 135 (Learn more)
"The purpose of any state emergency declaration is to allow state agencies to implement reasonable measures to help quickly respond to disasters. Voting for this would add bureaucratic red tape and delay Arizona's emergency response. The legislature wants to slow or stop the response to a declared state of emergency after only 30 days." - Arizona Public Health Association, in opposition to Proposition 135 (Learn more)
Terminates Governor's Emergency Powers, Except for Powers Relating to War, Fire, or Flood, 30 Days After the Governor's Proclamation, Unless Extended by the Legislature. Requires the Governor to Call a Special Session Upon Presentment of a Petition Signed by at Least One-Third of the Members of the Legislature.
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