The legislature of the U.S. state of Arizona has convened many times since statehood became effective on February 14, 1912. It continues to operate under the amended Constitution of Arizona of 1912. [1]
Redistricting in the United States is the process of drawing electoral district boundaries. For the United States House of Representatives, and state legislatures, redistricting occurs after each decennial census.
The Arizona State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Senate. Composed of 90 legislators, the state legislature meets in the Capitol Complex in the state capital of Phoenix. Created by the Arizona Constitution upon statehood in 1912, the Arizona State Legislature met biennially until 1950. Today, they meet annually.
The Great Seal of the State of Arizona is the state seal of the U.S. state of Arizona as designated in the state constitution. Article 22, Section 20 of the State of Arizona Constitution by the Arizona State Legislature details the design and use of the seal.
Elections in Oregon are all held using a Vote by Mail (VBM) system. This means that all registered voters receive their ballots via postal delivery and can vote from their homes. A state Voters’ Pamphlet is mailed to every household in Oregon about three weeks before each statewide election. It includes information about each measure and candidate in the upcoming election.
Elections in Arizona are authorized under the Arizona State Constitution, which establishes elections for the state level officers, cabinet, and legislature.