What is the minimum requirement for a legislative quorum in Arizona?

The minimum requirement for a legislative quorum in Arizona is a majority of the members. This means that more than half of the total number of legislators must be present for the body to conduct official business. The rationale behind this requirement is to ensure that decisions made by the legislature reflect the will of a significant portion of its members, thereby lending legitimacy to the outcomes of legislative votes.

In contrast, requiring less than half of members or a two-thirds majority would not allow for effective participation and representation in the legislative process. A quorum of all elected members would be impractical, as it would be nearly impossible to gather every member at all times. By establishing a majority as the threshold, Arizona's legislative process maintains efficiency while ensuring adequate representation.