The Brief
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- Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen is working to rid the state’s constitution of “legislative immunity” through HCR 2053.
- The section of the constitution reads, in part, “Members of the legislature shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace …”
- Rep. Nguyen says he feels lawmakers should live under the same laws all residents live under, calling it “common sense.”
By FOX 10 Phoenix
If passed, a new bill would amend the Arizona constitution, putting an end to lawmakers getting breaks on speeding tickets.
We’re learning more about how this bill, HCR 2053, would remove some privileges awarded to our elected officials.
What they’re saying:
Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen, a Republican who represents the Prescott area, wants to amend Arizona’s constitution.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the judiciary committee passed a bill to end legislative immunity for traffic violations.
“I represent people. Why is there an exception for me when I speed or make an illegal left turn,” Rep. Nguyen said.
Currently, lawmakers are immune from civil traffic violations while the legislature is in session. This bill would change that.
“I think it’s common sense,” Rep. Nguyen said. “We need to represent the people and live under the same laws.”
