AJR 12

This constitutional amendment, proposed to the 2019 legislature on first

consideration, provides that after the November general election, the assembly and

the senate may not pass any bill that affects any of the following until after the next

political year commences:

1. The powers and duties of the legislature, legislative leaders, legislative

committees, or any other unit of the legislature.

2. The powers and duties of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney

general, secretary of state, state treasurer, or superintendent of public instruction.

3. The powers, duties, and election of any justice of the supreme court, court

of appeals judge, or circuit court judge.

4. The powers, duties, and jurisdiction of the supreme court or any appeals or

circuit court.

5. The powers, duties, and composition of any state agency or other public

entity created by law.

A constitutional amendment requires adoption by two successive legislatures,

and ratification by the people, before it can become effective.