House Engrossed

employee benefits; compensation; state preemption

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2022

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2031

A Concurrent Resolution

proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending article XVIII, Constitution of Arizona, by adding section 11; relating to employee benefits.

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Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

1. Article XVIII, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended by adding section 11 as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:

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section 11. the regulation of employee benefits, including wage and nonwage compensation, paid and unpaid leave and other absences, meal breaks and rest periods, is of statewide concern. The regulation of employee benefits pursuant to state and federal law is not subject to further regulation by a city, town or other political subdivision of this state. END_STATUTE

2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona.