ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session
	House: GOV DPA 8-0-0-1

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HCR2038: drug cartels; terrorist organizations

Sponsor: Representative Montenegro, LD 29

House Engrossed

Overview

Refers a proposition to the voters relating to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (Department).

History

The Department is tasked with the following requirements:

1) formulating policies to enhance the ability of Arizona to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism, cybersecurity threats and other critical hazards;

2) adhering to all federal grant terms and conditions;

3) requesting appropriations or grants for homeland security purposes;

4) receiving all awards granted to Arizona by the federal government for homeland security purposes; and

5) distributing monies to local jurisdictions based on criteria in the federal grant guidelines (A.R.S. § 41-4254).

Provisions

1. States that Arizona declares drug cartels are terrorist organizations.

2. Instructs the Department to do everything in its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels.

3. Specifies that nothing in this Act supports an alien's claim for asylum under federal law.

4. Defines drug cartel and threat.

5. Directs the Secretary of State to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election.

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