Arizona Legislature Proposes Four-Year Elected Terms and Term Limits for State Mine Inspector

Original title: mine inspector; four-year term

Last action · March 9, 2026: House Second ReadingSponsor: J.D. Mesnard

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What This Bill Proposed

A proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to establish four-year terms and a two-consecutive-term limit for the state mine inspector, subject to voter approval at the next general election.

Why it matters

The measure alters the length of service and establishes term limits for a statewide elected official, directly affecting future holders of the office and setting voter eligibility rules for the position starting in 2031.

Who It Would Have Affected

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State Mine Inspector

Directly affected

Arizona voters

Voters will decide whether to approve the proposed constitutional amendment at the next general election.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SCR 1029 change about the state mine inspector?

It proposes a constitutional amendment to set four-year terms for the state mine inspector and limit individuals to a maximum of two consecutive terms starting with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2031.

When would the term limits take effect?

The limitation on consecutive service applies to terms of office beginning on or after January 1, 2031, contingent on voter approval and the Governor's proclamation.

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This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · on the House floor.

Procedural history

8 actions

Mar 9, 2026HouseFloor
House Second Reading
Mar 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
House First Reading
Mar 3, 2026House
Transmit to House
Mar 3, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED
Feb 23, 2026Senate
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Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
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