legislature; district residency

SCR 1024 proposes amending Arizona's state constitution to require legislative candidates to have resided in their specific legislative district for at least one year prior to election, in addition to existing requirements of being a U.S. citizen, 25 years old, and a resident of Arizona for three years. This change would directly affect individuals seeking election to the Arizona Legislature by adding a new residency requirement within their specific district. The bill is a constitutional amendment that must be approved by voters and signed by the Governor before taking effect. It is currently in the early legislative stages (Senate first and second readings) and has not yet been submitted to voters.