List of Arizona ballot propositions

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The following is a partial list of Arizona ballot propositions.

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The initiative and referendum process in Arizona has been in use since Arizona attained statehood in 1912. The first initiative was passed the same year Arizona was granted statehood when on November 5, 1912, an initiative relating to women's suffrage was passed by a greater than two to one margin. [1] The initiative process has long been a staple of Arizona politics, with 15 proposals appearing in the 1914 election, and recently in 2006 when voters were presented with 19.

Prior to 1976, ballot propositions were not assigned a measure number. Since then, they have been identified by a 3-digit number. Ballot propositions beginning with "1" are initiatives and referendums to amend the state constitution, those beginning with "2" are initiatives to amend state statutes, and those beginning with "3" are referendums on acts to amend state statutes.

2020s

2022

November 8, 2022 General election
No.DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
128Would allow the legislature to amend voter approved ballot initiatives. Light brown x.svg No858,44736.41,500,49563.6
129Limits the subjects of ballot initiatives. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,309,27755.21,061,16144.8
130Relating to property tax exemptions Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,476,67363.8839,13436.2
131Creates the office of Lieutenant Governor Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,297,81355.21,055,00144.8
132Would require 60% approval for tax initiatives. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,208,98450.71,174,84149.3
209Would limit interest rates for medical debt Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,744,87172.0678,13928.0
211Would require additional campaign finance disclosure Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,734,31372.3663,08027.7
308Repeals proposition 300 that bans in-state tuition for undocumented high school students in Arizona. [2] [3] Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,248,53551.21,188,33848.8
309Would require identification when voting by mail. Light brown x.svg No1,201,18149.61,219,66850.4
310Imposes a sales tax to support fire districts. Light brown x.svg No1,144,49448.21,230,04251.8
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2020

November 3, 2020 General Election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
207 Legalize recreational cannabis Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,956,44060.03%1,302,45839.97%
208Will fund public education by imposing a 3.5% tax on incomes over $250,000 (for single filers) and over $500,000 (for joint filers) Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,675,81051.75%1,562,63948.25%
Source: Arizona Secretary of State

2010s

2018

November 6, 2018 General election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
125Related to Public Retirement Systems Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,130,21951.72%1,055,20148.28%Constitutional Legislative Referendum
126"The Protect Arizona Taxpayers Act" Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,436,10664.09%804,79435.91%Constitutional Initiative Measure
127 "Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona Amendment" Light brown x.svg No723,13831.40%1,580,10168.60%Constitutional Initiative Measure
305"Empowerment Scholarship Account voucher expansion" Light brown x.svg No790,60835.17%1,457,07064.83%Statutory Citizens' Referendum
306Related to the Citizens Clean Elections Act Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,248,67556.19%973,38543.81%Statutory Legislative Referendum
Source: Arizona Secretary of State

2016

May 17, 2016 Special election
Prop.

num.

DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
123Increased education funding by $3.5 billion over 10 years Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes536,36550.92%516,94949.08%Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment [4]
124Retirement benefits of public employees Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes719,55470.42%302,19529.58%Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment [5]
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November 8, 2016 General election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
205Legalization of recreational marijuana Light brown x.svg No1,233,32348.68%1,300,34451.32%Initiated State Statute [6]
206Increased the minimum wage to $12 and guaranteed paid sick time Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,465,63958.33%1,046,94541.67%Initiated State Statute [7]
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2014

2012

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115

116

117

118

119

120

121

204

2010

May 18, 2010 Special election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
100 Proposal to temporarily raises the Arizona state sales tax by 1%, with the proceeds going to education, health and human services, and public safety. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes750,850416,571
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2010 General election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYesNoType
Votes%Votes%
106prohibit mandating participation in any health care system; prohibit fines for not participating Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes892,693722,300
107Ban preferential acceptance to employment Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes952,086647,713
109Would give a constitutional protection to the right to hunt in Arizona Light brown x.svg No714,144926,991
110Authorizes exchange of state trust lands in order to protect military installations. Light brown x.svg No792,394801,670
111Rename the position of Secretary of State to Lieutenant Governor. Light brown x.svg No655,252951,820
112Change petition drive deadline by two months earlier than current deadline. Light brown x.svg No792,697792,825
113Extend the right of Arizonans to use a secret ballot in union elections Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes978,109639,692
203 The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act protects terminally or seriously ill patients from state prosecution for using limited amounts of marijuana on their doctor's recommendation. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes841,348837,008
301Transfer money from a land-conservation fund to the general fund Light brown x.svg No416,3231,185,461
302Measure to repeal First Things First early childhood program Light brown x.svg No492,0601,142,744
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2000s

2008

November 4, 2008 General election
Prop.
num.
DescriptionResultYES votesNO votesType
100Amendment to the constitution to prohibit the creation of any state level tax on the sale or transfer of real property. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,355,494407,722
101Proposed amendment to the constitution to guarantee the freedom of choice regarding health care providers and system. Light brown x.svg No [8] 1,048,5101,057,197
102 Amendment to the constitution defining marriage as being between a man and a woman only. Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,039,606801,279
105Proposed amendment to the constitution to prevent the subsequent passage of any initiative measure imposing additional taxes or spending, except when approved by a majority of all qualified voters, turnout notwithstanding. Light brown x.svg No595,6381,142,732
200Proposal to reform the payday loan industry with several pro-consumer changes including reduced rate limits, no-cost repayment options and borrowing caps on consumers. Proposal would extend existing exemptions for payday loan industry regarding maximum interest rates. Light brown x.svg No710,0871,042,413
201Proposal to create a homeowners' "Bill of Rights", mandating certain rights for the purchasers of new homes including a guaranteed ten-year warranty, right to demand correction of construction mistakes and the right to participate in the selection of contractors to enact repairs. Light brown x.svg No386,2811,359,743
202 Proposition 202 changes current Arizona law that prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly employing an alien who is not authorized under federal law to work in the United States. Under Proposition 202, the definition of "knowingly employ an unauthorized alien" would be changed to require actual knowledge by an owner or officer of the employer. Light brown x.svg No725,9631,048,966
300Referred proposal to increase the salaries of state legislators to $30,000. Light brown x.svg No630,6761,147,956
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2006

Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. Full text of each proposition is available here.

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,170,961332,461Proposed amendment to the constitution to deny bail to persons charged with serious felonies who are in the US illegally. proposed statute
101 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes736,169715,154Proposed amendment to the constitution to modify the method in which cities, towns, counties and educational districts calculate property tax levies. proposed statute
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,102,237382,714Proposed amendment to the constitution to deny the award of punitive damages in civil court cases to persons who are in the US illegally. proposed statute
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,114,273391,497Proposed amendment to the constitution to declare English the official language of the state. proposed statute
104 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes849,097580,639Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow cities and towns to take on more debt for the maintenance of transportation infrastructure and basic city services. proposed statute
105 Light brown x.svg No410,1061,020,807Proposed amendment to the constitution to create up to 400,000 acres (1,600 km2) of non-urban trust land for conservation in exchange for the sale of trust land designated as urban. proposed statute
106 Light brown x.svg No701,646739,540Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow the creation of 694,000 acres (2,810 km2) of trust land for conservation while permitting the conveyance of other state lands without auction. proposed statute
107 Light brown x.svg No721,489775,498'Protect Marriage Arizona' - Proposed amendment to the constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman and prohibiting the creation of a legal status similar to marriage for unmarried persons. proposed statute
200 Light brown x.svg No496,641991,284'Arizona Voter Reward Act' proposing the creation of a $1,000,000 reward in a random lottery to promote voter participation. proposed statute
201 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes828,685684,711'Smoke-Free Arizona Act' proposing a ban on smoking in all public places and places of employment while exempting private residences, tobacco stores, designated smoking rooms in hotels/motels, veterans/fraternal clubs, Native American religious ceremonies and outdoor patios. proposed statute
202 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes987,347523,070Proposal to increase the state minimum wage to $6.75. proposed statute
203 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes793,312698,286Proposal to establish an early childhood development program funded through an increase on state tobacco taxes. proposed statute
204 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes926,913569,190'Humane Treatment of Animals Act' proposing to ban certain confining of pigs or calves. proposed statute
205 Light brown x.svg No431,8791,060,467'Your Right to Vote by Mail Act' proposing a requirement that a mail-in ballot be distributed to every registered voter and all elections be conducted via mail. proposed statute
206 Light brown x.svg No640,851861,440'Arizona Non-Smoker Protection Act' proposing to ban smoking in public places and places of employment except bars that prohibit minors and have separate ventilation systems, private residences, tobacco stores, designated hotel/motel rooms, veterans and fraternal clubs, Native American religious ceremonies, and outdoor patios. proposed statute
207 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes955,533519,161'Private Property Rights Protection Act' proposing to establish additional rights for individuals whose property is taken through eminent domain; also prohibiting the taking of property for economic development. proposed statute
300 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,060,444423,994Referendum on a proposal to require citizenship for eligibility for various subsidized services such as in-state tuition and financial assistance. proposed statute
301 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes856,591620,549Referendum on a proposal to make ineligible for mandatory probation persons convicted of offenses involving the use of methamphetamines. proposed statute
302 Light brown x.svg No707,861774,928Referendum on a proposal to increase state legislators' salaries. proposed statute

2004

Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Light brown x.svg No818,497892,654Would have amended the constitution to allow for the exchange of state trust lands with other public lands. Substantially similar to Proposition 101 of 2002.
101 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes894,807726,167Amended the constitution to require all subsequent ballot initiatives and referendums specify a new source of revenue for any required expenditure.
102 Light brown x.svg No792,277853,632Would have amended the constitution to allow the state to license or transfer any technology or intellectual property created within the state university system in exchange for ownership interests or securities in the acquiring company.
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes896,706767,253Amended the constitution to require that any temporary appointments to the office of Justice of the Peace have the same qualifications as a permanent candidate for the office.
104 Light brown x.svg No536,4101,147,169Would have amended the constitution to move the filing deadline for ballot initiatives from 4 months prior to the election, to 7 months. Petitions would still be allowed to circulate for 20 months prior to the deadline.
105 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,046,048638,620Amended the constitution to add 2 positions to the State Board of Education.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,041,741830,467Requires that voters be able to produce both identification and proof of citizenship prior to being allowed to vote in any election. The same requirements were also enacted for any person prior to receiving any state or locally funded benefits.
300 Light brown x.svg No699,5751,076,494Would have raised the salary of state legislators from $24,000 to $36,000.

2002

Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Light brown x.svg No479,702659,378Would have amended the constitution to allow counties, cities and towns to incur additional amounts of debt for the construction of transportation infrastructure.
101 Light brown x.svg No558,658577,462Would have amended the constitution to allow the state to exchange state trust lands for other public lands, provided the exchange was for land of equal or greater value and conservation of lands was maintained.
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes907,410221,281Amended the constitution to clarify the income requirements pertaining to a section of the constitution allowing senior citizens to freeze their property values with regards to property taxation. This amendment clarified changes enacted by Proposition 104 of 2000.
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes924,161224,709Amended the constitution to add to the list of crimes for which certain accused offenders could not qualify for bail. The amendment added sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor under 15, and molestation of a minor under 15. Previous wording in the constitution listed capital offenses and felonies under other specific circumstances.
104 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes758,695323,626Amended the constitution to exempt certain sources of funding from an existing expenditure limit on public school districts. Specifically, revenues earned through a sales tax enacted by Proposition 301 of 2000, as well as Proposition 300 of 2002, were exempted from this restriction.
200 Light brown x.svg No173,126995,686Would have directed the Governor to enter into revised gaming compacts with any of the native tribes that request a new compact.
201 Light brown x.svg No234,935947,341Would have directed the Governor to enter into revised gaming compacts with any tribe upon request. This proposition would have also modified existing state law to allow for the use of slot machines on horse and dog racing facilities.
202 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes610,900590,064Directed the Governor to enter into revised gaming compacts with any of the native tribes that request a new compact. This proposition differed from Proposition 200 in its allocation of the state's share of gaming revenues as well as imposing additional limits on the location of gaming facilities.
203 Light brown x.svg No504,607678,446Would have decriminalized the possession and use of small quantities of marijuana. The proposal would also have required the state to supply 2 ounces of medical grade marijuana to certain seriously or terminally ill patients.
300 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes855,687274,316Redirected certain budgetary surpluses from the state land trust program to education. The statute specified that these funds were to be in addition to, rather than a replacement for, funding of education from other sources.
301 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes845,072317,246Extended the expiration date of the state lottery program from 2003 to 2012.
302 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes803,354348,369Allowed first time offenders of personal drug use or possession to be eligible for treatment and probation in lieu of incarceration except in cases where other drug related crimes have been committed.
303 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes791,295389,619Increased the tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products by over 100%, while maintaining the current laws regarding the expenditure of the revenues from the sale of tobacco products.
304 Light brown x.svg No361,902771,271Would have increased the salary for state legislators from $24,000 to $36,000.

2000

Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Light brown x.svg No669,630706,518Would have amended the constitution by making several changes dealing with state trust lands. Among the changes would be the conservation of up to 270,000 acres (1,100 km2) as protected lands, the ability to transfer trust lands to school districts without compensation, and change the manner in which lands are sold or transferred.
101 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes886,774546,439Amended the constitution to update the language with regards to disabilities. The amendment also updated the language to stipulate 18 as the minimum age to vote in line with the US Constitution, as well as dispensing of a one-year residency requirement.
102 Light brown x.svg No538,104896,500Would have amended the constitution to require subsequent ballot initiatives relating to the taking of wildlife on public lands be passed with a two-thirds majority to take effect.
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes743,284659,748Amended the constitution to expand the Corporation Commission from three to five members, reduce the length of a term from six to four years, and increase the term limit from one to two terms.
104 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes906,395513,825Amended the constitution to allow property owners over the age of 65 to request that their property valuations for taxation purposes be frozen and immune to increase, provided the property is their primary place of residence.
105 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes975,869450,971Amended the constitution to exempt cemeteries from property taxation.
106 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes784,272612,686Amended the constitution to establish the Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission to draw legislative and congressional district boundaries. Prior wording held the state legislature responsible for redrawing boundaries in accordance with the decennial census.
108 Light brown x.svg No281,0171,152,998Would have amended the constitution to deregulate telephone companies in markets where significant competition exists. Existing language stipulates that the Corporation Commission is responsible for setting rates.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes837,557605,094Would have set into law the method of disbursing and spending the approximately $3.2 billion the state anticipated to collect as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Targeted for the funds include education aimed at the prevention of tobacco use among minors as well as health care. While this proposition passed, it received fewer votes than competing measure Proposition 204 and was thus not enacted into law.
202 Light brown x.svg No436,3451,027,674Would have enacted a comprehensive reform of growth management, including the requirement for cities and towns with a population of 2500 or greater to adopt growth management plans, prohibiting development beyond identified urban growth regions. The proposition would have also enacted numerous changes to county and municipal zoning procedures.
203 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes925,415542,942Requires all public school instruction to be given in the English language, except students designated as "English Learners" who would be placed in an intensive English immersion program.
204 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes903,134532,317Sets into law the method of disbursing and spending the approximately $3.2 billion the state anticipated to collect as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Targets for the funds include education aimed at the prevention of tobacco use among minors as well as health care. Substantially similar to Proposition 200. As this proposition received more votes, it supersedes the provisions of Proposition 200.
300 Light brown x.svg No521,603922,462Would have increased the salaries of legislators from $24,000 to $30,000.
301 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes778,807675,941Enacts a sales tax increase of 0.6% for 20 years for the purpose of funding education.

1990s

1998

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes570,271358,449Amended the constitution to add rules to the public retirement system used in the state, applying to various public employees including teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, judges, elected officials and other government employees. Among the new rules are a constitutional guarantee that retirement benefits not be reduced or impaired.
101 Light brown x.svg No338,030602,185Would have amended the constitution to rename the Commission on Salaries for Elective State Officers to the Arizona Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elective State Officers and increase its membership from 5 to 11. The amendment would have changed the method in which the salaries for state officials, except the legislature, are set.
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes488,711427,665Amended the constitution to allow the state to invest a portion of its trust funds into stocks. Previous wording restricted the investment of state trust funds into interest-bearing equities such as savings accounts and bonds.
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes576,466375,832Amended the constitution to allow voters registered under a minor party or those not declaring party preference to vote in the primary election of the party of their choice. The amendment did not change the requirement that a voter registered under a party holding its own primary must vote in that election.
104 Light brown x.svg No417,926502,946Would have amended the constitution with regards to approved ballot measures. The amendment would have prevented the Governor from vetoing any approved measure, and would have prevented the Legislature from repealing any measure for five years. The amendment would also have required a 2/3 vote by the Legislature to amend any approved ballot measure. Proposition 104 was in competition with Proposition 105.
105 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes476,770435,520Amended the constitution with regards to approved ballot measures. The wording of the amendment prevents the Governor from vetoing any approved measure, and prevents the Legislature from repealing any measure indefinitely. The amendment also requires a 3/4 vote by the Legislature to amend any approved ballot measure. Proposition 105 was in competition with Proposition 104.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes481,963459,373Established the Citizens Clean Election Commission, to provide for campaign reform via public funding to candidates who agree to certain spending limits in their campaign.
201 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes666,058312,368Banned cockfighting and made the possession of cocks with intent to fight, participation in cockfighting, or allowing cockfighting to take place on one's property a felony.
202 Light brown x.svg No409,133499,896Would have allowed candidates to federal offices to take up a voluntary pledge to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service. Participating candidates would have a note designating their participation next to their name on applicable ballots.
300 Light brown x.svg No418,303562,091Would have restricted the prescription of controlled substances to those that received approval of the United States Congress or the Food and Drug Administration. This was a referendum on laws enacted by Proposition 200 of 1996.
301 Light brown x.svg No464,776494,520Would have allowed those convicted of a crime involving the possession or use of controlled substances to qualify for parole on their first or second violations, mandating drug treatment or education. This was a referendum on laws enacted by Proposition 200 of 1996.
302 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes544,969421,627Increased the salaries of state legislators from $15,000 to $24,000.
303 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes501,358446,598Set aside $20 million annually for the purchase or lease of state trust lands, for the purpose of preservation from development.
304 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes652,479324,514Extended the termination date of the state lottery program from 1999 to 2003.

1996

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Light brown x.svg No520,450752,145Would have amended the state constitution to allow the state legislature to specify an effective date for certain types of legislation, including emergency laws, monetary appropriations and tax increases. Existing wording states these types of laws become effective immediately upon being signed by the Governor.
101 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes664,231625,314Amended the constitution to allow the legislature to pass laws granting partial exemptions on property taxes to properties used for agriculture or enterprise.
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes844,922496,720Amended the constitution to specify that juveniles aged 15 and older who are accused of murder, rape, armed robbery or other violent crimes, or who are otherwise chronic offenders, be prosecuted as adults. The amendment also allows county attorneys to establish community based alternatives in the cases of less serious crimes.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes872,235461,332Created new state laws regarding controlled substances. Among the new laws are rules stipulating that persons convicted of violent crimes while under the influence of a controlled substance serve 100% of their sentence without parole and allow for the prescribing of controlled substances in certain medical cases.
201 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes858,903484,554Modified state law to compel the state to enter into gaming compacts with any tribes who had not already negotiated a compact with the state to date, on request of the tribe.
203 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes940,588365,548Modified state laws to allocate a $17 million of revenues gathered from the state lottery system to health and welfare. Eligibility requirements for state funded health care were also relaxed.
300 Light brown x.svg No412,585614,626Would have increased the salary for state legislators from $15,000 to $24,000.

1994

Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Light brown x.svg No375,336705,766Would have amended the constitution to create the office of Lieutenant Governor of Arizona for the purpose of succession in the case of a permanent vacancy of the office of Governor, and to act as Governor during a temporary absence. The proposed wording would have stipulated the office be held by a member of the same party as the Governor and run for office on a joint ticket.
101 Light brown x.svg No432,616630,955Would have amended the constitution to allow state trust lands to be exchanged for other publicly or privately held lands, provided the lands were of equal value and the purpose of the exchange was to consolidate state lands or to acquire land for public purposes. Substantially similar to Proposition 102 in 1992, which was rejected.
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes552,028515,611Amended the constitution to exempt animals used primarily for agricultural purposes from being taxed as property.
103 Light brown x.svg No431,846663,313Would have amended the constitution to allow for the passage of laws restricting the right of a person to sue for damages due to injury or death, and would allow for the passage of laws restricting the amounts recoverable as damages in such cases. Existing wording prohibits the passage of any laws restricting these rights.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes565,096547,189Increased the state tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products. The majority (70%) of the revenue generated by the tax increase was designated for health care for low-income families. 23% was designated as funding for educational programs aimed at the reduction in the use of tobacco.
201 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes635,277450,581Amended state laws regarding the taking of wildlife to prohibit certain methods of capture, prohibiting the use of leghold traps, snares and poisons. The prohibition does not apply to wildlife control or the trapping of non fur-bearing rodents. Substantially similar to Proposition 200 in 1992.
300 Light brown x.svg No412,585614,626Would have created additional rules and procedures involving the taking of private property for public interests.
301 Light brown x.svg No404,231646,407Would have created numerous new rules regarding civil claims.
302 Light brown x.svg No428,324655,174Would have raised the salary for state legislatures from $15,000 to $19,750.

1992

Prop.
num.
PassedYES
votes
NO
votes
Description
100 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes927,913455,712Amended the constitution to allow a plurality of votes for state executive offices to be sufficient. Previous wording required a runoff election in the event no candidate received a majority of the votes.
101 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes745,091615,306Amended the constitution to change the length of the term of the office of State Mine Inspector from a two-year term to a four-year term.
102 Light brown x.svg No631,737720,650Would have amended the constitution to allow state trust lands to be exchanged for other publicly or privately held lands, provided the lands were of equal value and the purpose of the exchange was to consolidate state lands or to acquire land for public purposes.
103 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,040,535314,919Amended the constitution to require subsequent death sentences in Arizona to be carried out by lethal injection rather than cyanide gas. Inmates already sentenced to death prior to the amendment would be given a choice in the method of execution.
104 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes732,030601,700Amended the constitution to allow municipal and county governments to request an adjustment to their maximum budgetary spending during all general elections. Previous wording restricted votes on the matter to certain local election events.
105 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes701,036865,289Amended the constitution to allow counties with a population of 500,000 and greater to establish a charter form of government and to enact local ordinances. Previous wording in the constitution required counties to seek ordinances via the state legislature.
106 Light brown x.svg No701,036865,289Would have amended the constitution to allow elementary school districts to incur a debt load equal to 20% of the value of the district's taxable properties. Existing wording limits the debt load to 15%.
107 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes1,026,830356,799Amended the constitution to enact term limits on various offices. A limit of 4 terms was placed on state legislative offices and the office of State Mine Inspector, a limit of 2 terms was placed on state executive offices, and a limit of 1 term on corporation commission members. The amendment also effectively limited United States Senators to 2 terms and United States Representatives to 3 terms by restricting ballot access; a subsequent US Supreme Court case ruled such state level restrictions as unenforceable. [9]
108 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes975,191381,777Amended the constitution to require a two-thirds vote by the State Legislature when passing any legislation increasing state revenues through a change in tax allocation, such as an increase in taxation levels or a reduction in credits and exemptions.
109 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes738,655537,475Amended the constitution to provide for increased public participation in the nomination and evaluation of judges in Maricopa and Pima Counties. The amendment requires public hearings and votes to be held prior to the nomination of any supreme court, court of appeals or superior court judges in these counties.
110 Light brown x.svg No447,654975,251Would have amended the constitution to prohibit abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or when deemed necessary to the life of the mother. The amendment would have also provided for court-appointed representation to protect the rights of unborn children.
200 Light brown x.svg No545,977889,722Would have created state laws to prohibit the use of certain methods of taking wildlife in the state of Arizona. The prohibition would have included the use of snares and leghold traps, as well as lethal methods including poisons, explosives, flammable and pyrotechnic devices. The prohibition would not have applied to the legal use of firearms in hunting, nor would it have applied to non-lethal use of the above means for wildlife study andmanagement.
300 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes880,488555,189Combined the observance of Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays into a single President's Day, and established the observance of Martin Luther King Day as an official state holiday.
301 Light brown x.svg No488,271911,025Would have increased the salary for state legislatures from $15,000 to $19,748.

1990

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100 Light brown x.svg No466,089567,267Proposed constitutional amendment regarding state school and trust lands. Would allow for the exchange of state trust lands with private or other public lands.
101 Light brown x.svg No401,165622,210Proposed constitutional amendment regarding public debt and taxation. Would change the allowed purposes a city or town may incur debt.
102 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes543,966473,111Proposed constitutional amendment regarding the judicial department. Would prescribe the jurisdiction for justice of the peace courts.
103 Light brown x.svg No354,733687,977Proposed constitutional amendment regarding education. Would establish a "classroom improvement program" through additional funding for schools, and requiring core goals be met by school districts.
104 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes589,870443,930Proposed constitutional amendment regarding victims' rights. Provides victims of crimes with additional rights regarding the prosecution of criminals.
105 Light brown x.svg No180,922865,289Proposed constitutional amendment compensation for motor vehicle accidents.
200 Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes648,046394,952Proposal to allow funding from the Arizona State Lottery for the use of the State Parks program and the Game and Fish Department for preservation.
201 Light brown x.svg No231,266820,653Proposal to create a state insurance board and create broad regulations regarding automobile insurance.
202 Light brown x.svg No346,926691,580Proposal to alter state statutes regarding waste disposal, including groundwater monitoring.
203 Light brown x.svg No156,301892,794Proposal to alter statutes regarding automobile insurance.
300 Light brown x.svg No337,868699,589Referendum to increase the salaries for elected state officials.
301 Light brown x.svg No251,308768,763Referendum on an act to create a state holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
302 Light brown x.svg No517,882535,151Referendum on an act to restore Columbus Day as a state holiday, and create a state holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/Civil Rights Day.

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The Arizona Constitution, Article XXVIII: Section 2. The official language of the state of Arizona is English. Section 3. A. Representatives of government in this state shall preserve, protect and enhance the role of English as the official language of the government of Arizona. Section 3. B. A person shall not be discriminated against or penalized in any way because the person uses or attempts to use English in public or private communication.

Section 4. Official actions shall be conducted in English.

Section 5. Rules of construction, clarifies that The constitution does not "prohibit" other communication. Section 1.notes the law does not apply to: (a) The teaching of or the encouragement of learning languages other than English. (b) Actions required under the federal individuals with disabilities education act or other federal laws. (c) Actions, documents or policies necessary for tourism, commerce or international trade. (d) Actions or documents that protect the public health and safety, including law enforcement and emergency services. (e) Actions that protect the rights of victims of crimes or criminal defendants. (f) Using terms of art or phrases from languages other than English. (g) Using or preserving Native American languages. (h) Providing assistance to hearing impaired or illiterate persons. (i) Informal and nonbinding translations or communications among or between representatives of government and other persons if this activity does not affect or impair supervision, management, conduct or execution of official actions and if the representatives of government make clear that these translations or communications are unofficial and are not binding on this state or a political subdivision of this state. (j) Actions necessary to preserve the right to petition for the redress of grievances.

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