SCR 1022 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

legislative districts; population; census; citizenship

SCR 1022 proposes amending Arizona's constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission for drawing legislative and congressional districts. The commission would consist of five members appointed to ensure political balance (no more than two from the same party) and include representation from both major parties and non-partisan voters. It outlines a specific appointment process involving legislative leaders and requires commissioners to meet strict eligibility criteria, such as prior voter registration and no recent office-holding. This change would directly affect how Arizona's 30 legislative districts and congressional boundaries are redrawn after each census, replacing current methods with a new, structured commission process.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Mar 4, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to a Senate-engrossed version with substantive additions including new provisions for selecting a fifth commission member, removal procedures, vacancy filling, and detailed redistricting mapping requirements. The engrossed version also adds findings and declarations of purpose to strengthen the constitutional amendment's legal foundation.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from basic redistricting commission establishment to include comprehensive operational procedures, public engagement requirements, and specific mapping guidelines.

REQUIREMENT

Added procedures for selecting a fifth commission member who serves as chair, including a backup appointment process if commissioners fail to act within 15 days.

Added detailed redistricting mapping requirements including grid-like district creation, specific goals for compactness and community of interest, and exclusion of party registration data from initial mapping.

ENFORCEMENT

Added removal procedures allowing the governor to remove commissioners for neglect of duty, gross misconduct, or inability to perform duties with senate concurrence.

TECHNICAL

Added public comment period requirements for draft maps and established a state census fund with specific funding amounts and transfer mechanisms.

DEFINITION

Added findings and declarations of purpose explaining the constitutional amendment's rationale regarding population equality and citizen participation in elections.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Feb 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor