STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives on Monday passed House Concurrent Resolution 2005, sponsored by State Representative Justin Wilmeth, by a bipartisan vote of 42 to 14.

HCR 2005 proposes a constitutional requirement that the Legislature adjourn its regular session no later than April 30 each year. The measure now advances to the Arizona Senate.

In recent years, regular sessions have extended well beyond the traditional 100-day timeframe, delaying final budget action and prolonging uncertainty for taxpayers, schools, and state agencies. The measure would set a firm adjournment deadline while preserving the Governor’s authority to call special sessions and limiting those sessions to the subjects specified in the call.

“A part-time Legislature should act like one,” said Representative Wilmeth. “When sessions drag into June, priorities are delayed , and decisions are delayed. Arizonans expect us to pass a budget on time and finish our work. The House vote shows bipartisan support for a firm deadline. April 30 is reasonable, and we should meet it.”

If approved by the Senate, HCR 2005 would be placed on the next general election ballot for voter consideration.

Justin Wilmeth is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 2 in North Phoenix and is Chairman of the House Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Innovation. Follow him on X at @JustinWilmethAZ.