What is the statutory law-making process in Arizona?

The statutory law-making process in Arizona primarily involves legislative proposals that must go through a series of steps, ultimately requiring approval by the Governor. This process begins when legislators draft a bill, which then goes through various committees for review and amendments before being voted on by both houses of the state legislature: the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate. If a bill passes both chambers, it is sent to the Governor, who has the authority to either sign the bill into law, allow it to become law without a signature, or veto it. This structured process emphasizes the role of elected representatives in creating laws, ensuring a system of checks and balances within the state government.

Other options do not encapsulate the comprehensive process of law-making. Direct initiatives allow citizens to propose legislation, but they’re not the primary method of statutory law-making, as they require gathering sufficient signatures and also face legislative scrutiny. Recommendations from state courts and decisions made by the Arizona Corporation Commission pertain to specific legal and operational contexts rather than the overall legislative process.