In Arizona, the state Legislature approved a constitutional amendment related to the governor’s emergency powers on June 12, 2023. Voters will decide on the amendment at the election on Nov. 5, 2024.
As of June 12, there were four statewide ballot measures certified in Arizona for 2024. These four measures are legislative referrals. One would amend state statute, while the remaining three would amend the Arizona Constitution.
The amendment would enable the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or modify the emergency powers granted to the governor. Additionally, the amendment would provide that a state of emergency is automatically terminated after 30 days unless the Legislature extends the emergency powers granted to the governor. This would not apply to emergencies arising from a state of war or those triggered by a flood or fire.
