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

legislature; ninety house districts

SCR 1022 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Arizona's House of Representatives from 60 to 90 districts, meaning each of the 30 Senate districts would consist of exactly three House districts. It also establishes an independent redistricting commission to redraw legislative and congressional districts every decade, requiring the commission to have five members with balanced political representation (no more than two from the same party or county) and no recent ties to elected office or lobbying. The amendment must be approved by voters and proclaimed by the governor to take effect. This change would directly affect how Arizona's legislative districts are drawn and represented.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version (03/17/2026) · 7 edits · Mar 17, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized from a standard introduced format into a formal Senate Engrossed version, adding significant new operational details to the redistricting commission. Key substantive changes include the addition of a fifth chairperson role, new removal procedures for commissioners, and specific rules for filling vacancies to ensure political balance. The text also clarifies eligibility requirements and funding mechanisms for the commission.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include detailed procedures for commission leadership, vacancy filling, and removal, which were absent or less specific in the original version.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision (Section 1(8)) requiring the selection of a fifth member to serve as chair, with specific backup appointment rules if the commission fails to act.

Added a new provision (Section 1(11)) outlining specific steps and timelines for filling vacancies, including matching the political status of the departing member.

Added a new provision (Section 1(12)) establishing a quorum requirement of three commissioners and a voting threshold for official actions.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new provision (Section 1(10)) detailing the process for removing commissioners for misconduct or neglect of duty.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified eligibility criteria to explicitly state that commissioners cannot serve as school board members or officers, and added a post-service ineligibility period for public office and lobbying.

FISCAL

Added a specific funding provision allocating $6,000,000 from the state treasury for the commission's initial work.

TECHNICAL

Added a new applicability section stating the redistricting plan applies to legislative terms beginning in 2043 and later.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

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Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

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Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors