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How would this amendment change the governor's state of emergency powers?
1. 1.1. See also: Text of measure This amendment would provide for the legislature to terminate a state of emergency or alter the emergency powers of the governor during the state of emergency. The legislature would need to provide a petition containing the signatures of at least one third of the members of each house to the governor in order to request a special session to terminate or alter the powers of the governor during a state of emergency. Under this measure, the governor would have t...
What is the emergency declaration process in Arizona?
1. 1.1. See also: Arizona emergency declaration process In Arizona, the governor has the authority to declare a state of emergency. A city, town, county, tribe, or other state agency would pass a resolution requesting assistance from the state if an emergency occurs within their jurisdiction. The Recovery Branch of the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) would collaborate with the jurisdiction to conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA). Following the completio...
Did other states change state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus pandemic?
1. 1.1. See also: Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic As of 2023, 12 bills aimed at increasing legislative oversight of gubernatorial emergency power authority have been enacted in nine states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah, since March 2020. In Pennsylvania on May 18, 2021, voters approved Question 2, which limited the governor's declaration to 21 days unless the legislature...
Constitutional changes
1. 1.1. See also: Arizona Constitution The ballot measure would amend Article 4, Part 2, Section 1 and Article 5, Section 4 of the Arizona Constitution. The following underlined text would be added and struck-throughtext would be deleted: Note: Use your mouse to scroll over the below text to see the full text.
Arizona emergency declaration process
In Arizona, as of 2023, a governor can proclaim a state of emergency if a city, town, county, tribe, or other state agency passed a resolution saying that an emergency exists within their jurisdiction, and that further help is needed from the state. As of 2023, an annual allocation of $4 million dollars was made to the Governor's Emergency Fund in order to address expenses associated with emergencies and disasters. The administration of this fund was overseen by the Recovery Section of the Ar...
Arizona coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency declarations
The COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency was issued in Arizona by Gov. Doug Duceyon March 11, 2020. The emergency declaration directed the Arizona Department of Health Services to coordinate the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The emergency declaration established an enhanced surveillance advisory, the Arizona Surge Line, temporary waivers of professional licensing requirements in conjunction with licensing boards, and other emergency measures. The emergency declaration was termina...
Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
1. 1.1. See also: Changes to state emergency power laws in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2023 Since March 2020, as of May 2023, 12 bills aimed at increasing legislative oversight of gubernatorial emergency power authority have been enacted in ninestates, including Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah. Oneballot measure has been approved in Pennsylvania that increased legislative oversight of emergency power authority. Ac...
Amending the Arizona Constitution
1. 1.1. See also: Amending the Arizona Constitution Either chamber of the Arizona State Legislatureis allowed to propose an amendment. A majority of members of both chambers must approve it. If they do, the proposed amendment goes on a statewide ballot for a popular vote of the people. Approval from a simple majority of voters is then required to make it part of the constitution.
Amendment in the state Legislature
The amendment was introduced to the Arizona House of Representatives on February 7, 2023. It passed the House on March 1, 2023, by a 31-28 vote. On June 12, 2023, the Arizona State Senatepassed the amendment by 16-14.
Governor Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency to address Arizona’s opioid overdose epidemic.22 The emergency declaration directed the Arizona Depart-ment of Health Services (ADHS) to coordinate the response per the state’s public health emergency stat-ute and to take various actions.23 First, the emergency declaration established a ...
In any disciplinary proceeding, the student or student organization’s student representative has the right to: Know the source of the allegation (s). Know the specific alleged violation (s). Know the sanctions, conditions and/or restrictions which may be imposed because of the alleged misconduct. Be accompanied by an advisor at any ...
Downtown 602-496-3456. Polytechnic 480-727-3456. Tempe 480-965-1515. West 602-543-3456. Safety resources for students. Emergency evacuation - steps to take during an incident. Emergency evacuation plan template - helps the campus community in developing building-specific and/or department-specific emergency preparedness plans.
