List of Arizona ballot propositions
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The following is a partial list of Arizona ballot initiatives.
The initiative and referendum process in Arizona has been in use since the beginning. 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.
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[edit] Pre-1990
The following is a partial list of significant initiatives that passed between 1912 and 1989.
[edit] 1912
- Initiative to grant universal suffrage to women passes by a 2 to 1 margin. Arizona's first ballot measure.
[edit] 1914
- Constitutional amendment protecting citizen initiative from veto power as well as exempting them from repeal by the state legislature.
[edit] 1916
- Initiative to abolish the death penalty passes. A similar initiative failed in 1914. Repealed by another initiative in 1918.
[edit] 1946
- Dual initiatives establishing Arizona as a Right-to-work state pass.
[edit] 1980
[edit] 1988
- Proposition 106, establishing English as the official state language passes by a narrow 50.5 to 49.5 margin. Later overturned by the Arizona Supreme Court as unconstitutional in 1998.
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[edit] 1990-1999
[edit] 1990
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 |  No |
466,089 | 567,267 | Proposed constitutional amendment regarding state school and trust lands. Would allow for the exchange of state trust lands with private or other public lands. |
| 101 | No |
401,165 | 622,210 | Proposed constitutional amendment regarding public debt and taxation. Would change the allowed purposes a city or town may incur debt. |
| 102 |  Yes |
543,966 | 473,111 | Proposed constitutional amendment regarding the judicial department. Would prescribe the jurisdiction for justice of the peace courts. |
| 103 | No |
354,733 | 687,977 | Proposed 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 | Yes |
589,870 | 443,930 | Proposed constitutional amendment regarding victims' rights. Provides victims of crimes with additional rights regarding the prosecution of criminals. |
| 105 | No |
180,922 | 865,289 | Proposed constitutional amendment compensation for motor vehicle accidents. |
| 200 | Yes |
648,046 | 394,952 | Proposal 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 | No |
231,266 | 820,653 | Proposal to create a state insurance board and create broad regulations regarding automobile insurance. |
| 202 | No |
346,926 | 691,580 | Proposal to alter state statutes regarding waste disposal, including groundwater monitoring. |
| 203 | No |
156,301 | 892,794 | Proposal to alter statutes regarding automobile insurance. |
| 300 | No |
337,868 | 699,589 | Referendum to increase the salaries for elected state officials. |
| 301 | No |
251,308 | 768,763 | Referendum on an act to create a state holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. |
| 302 | No |
517,882 | 535,151 | Referendum 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. |
[edit] 1992
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Yes |
927,913 | 455,712 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to the election of certain state officers. |
| 101 | Yes |
745,091 | 615,306 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to the office of the state mine inspector. |
| 102 | No |
631,737 | 720,650 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to state lands. |
| 103 | Yes |
1,040,535 | 314,919 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to judgements of death. |
| 104 | Yes |
732,030 | 601,700 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to political subdivision spending limits. |
| 105 | Yes |
701,036 | 865,289 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to county charters. |
| 106 | No |
701,036 | 865,289 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to school district debt capacity. |
| 107 | Yes |
1,026,830 | 356,799 | Proposed constitutional amendment to create term limits for state legislative and executive offices. |
| 108 | Yes |
975,191 | 381,777 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to public debt, revenue and taxation. |
| 109 | Yes |
738,655 | 537,475 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to the judicial department. |
| 110 | No |
447,654 | 975,251 | Proposed constitutional amendment relating to the protection of unborn children. |
| 200 | No |
545,977 | 889,722 | Proposal to define unlawful methods of the capture of game and fish, specifically regarding certain lethal devices. |
| 300 | Yes |
880,488 | 555,189 | Referendum on a measure regarding public holidays. |
| 301 | No |
488,271 | 911,025 | Referendum to increase the salaries for elected state officials. |
[edit] 1994
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | No |
375,336 | 705,766 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to create the office of lieutenant governor. |
| 101 | No |
432,616 | 630,955 | Proposed amendment to the constitution relating to the exchange of state trust land. |
| 102 | Yes |
552,028 | 515,611 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to exempt agricultural producers from personal property tax. |
| 103 | No |
431,846 | 663,313 | Proposed amendment to the constitution relating to the right to recover damages. |
| 200 | Yes |
565,096 | 547,189 | Proposal to increase state tax on tobacco products. |
| 201 | Yes |
635,277 | 450,581 | Proposal to ban the use of leghold traps, poisons and snares on public land. |
| 300 | No |
412,585 | 614,626 | Referendum on an act relating to the civil justice system. |
| 301 | No |
404,231 | 646,407 | Referendum on an act to amend the state statutes regarding state property used for recreation and education. |
| 302 | No |
428,324 | 655,174 | Referendum to increase the salaries for elected state officials. |
[edit] 1996
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | No |
520,450 | 752,145 | Proposed amendment to the constitution allowing the Legislature to specify effective dates for some laws. |
| 101 | Yes |
664,231 | 625,314 | Proposed amendment to the constitution allowing the exemption of some properties from taxation. |
| 102 | Yes |
844,922 | 496,720 | Proposed amendment to the constitution allowing laws governing the jurisdiction of juveniles. |
| 200 | Yes |
872,235 | 461,332 | Proposal to allow for the prescription of controlled substances, also changing the sentencing of people convicted of crimes involving controlled substances. |
| 201 | Yes |
858,903 | 484,554 | Proposal to require the state to enter into gaming compacts with Indian tribes. |
| 203 | Yes |
940,588 | 365,548 | Proposal to allocate funds from the State Lottery to public health and welfare programs. |
| 300 | No |
412,585 | 614,626 | Referendum to increase the salaries of state legislators. |
[edit] 1998
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Yes |
570,271 | 358,449 | Proposed amendment to the constitution relating to investment in public retirement systems. |
| 101 | No |
338,030 | 602,185 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to alter the commission on salaries for elected officials. |
| 102 | Yes |
488,711 | 427,665 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to expand investment options for state trust funds. |
| 103 | Yes |
576,466 | 375,832 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow independents or registered voters not affiliated with a major party to vote in primary elections. |
| 104 | No |
417,926 | 502,946 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to place restrictions on veto, amendment and repeal powers on initiatives and referendum. |
| 105 | Yes |
476,770 | 435,520 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to place restrictions on veto, amendment and repeal powers on initiatives and referendum. |
| 200 | Yes |
481,963 | 459,373 | 'Citizens Clean Elections Act', proposal to establish a commission to administer campaign finance. |
| 201 | Yes |
666,058 | 312,368 | Proposal to ban cockfighting and make it a felony. |
| 202 | No |
409,133 | 499,896 | Proposal to enact a voluntary pledge for candidates for federal office opposing the IRS. |
| 300 | No |
418,303 | 562,091 | Referendum on an act requiring FDA or Congressional authorization for the medical use of marijuana. |
| 301 | No |
464,776 | 494,520 | Referendum on an act pertaining to drug convictions. |
| 302 | No |
544,969 | 421,627 | Referendum on a proposal to increase state Legislators' salaries. |
[edit] 2000 to present
[edit] 2000
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | No |
669,630 | 706,518 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to designate 270,000 acres (1,100 km²) of state trust land for conservation |
| 101 | Yes |
886,774 | 546,439 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to update the language regarding people with mental disabilities |
| 102 | No |
538,104 | 896,500 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to require state management of wildlife in public trust and require a 2/3 vote on initiatives limiting or prohibiting taking of wildlife. |
| 103 | Yes |
743,284 | 659,748 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to increase the size of the Corporation Commission. |
| 104 | Yes |
906,395 | 513,825 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow qualified home owners over 65 years of age special protections against property valuation increases. |
| 105 | Yes |
975,869 | 450,971 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to exempt cemeteries from property taxation. |
| 106 | Yes |
784,272 | 612,686 | Proposed amendment to the constitution for the creation of a "Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission" to draw legislative and congressional district boundaries. |
| 108 | No |
281,017 | 1,152,998 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to end rate making by the Corporation Commission and allow rates to be set by competing telephone providers. |
| 200 | Yes |
837,557 | 605,094 | Proposal to use tobacco settlement money to provide prevention services directed to youths and families, and to provide funding for detection and care of cancer. |
| 202 | No |
436,345 | 1,027,674 | 'Urban Growth Management' proposal to require cities to submit to voters growth management plans. |
| 203 | Yes |
925,415 | 542,942 | Proposal to require public school instruction in English only and establish English immersion programs. |
| 204 | Yes |
903,134 | 532,317 | Proposal to provide additional funding for healthcare. |
| 300 | No |
521,603 | 922,462 | Referendum on a proposal to increase state Legislators' salaries. |
| 301 | Yes |
778,807 | 675,941 | Referendum on an act proposing an increase in state tax to fund education. |
[edit] 2002
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | No |
479,702 | 659,378 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow cities to take on additional debt to fund infrastructure. |
| 101 | No |
558,658 | 577,462 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow State lands to be exchanged for public lands. |
| 102 | Yes |
907,410 | 221,281 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow senior citizens to apply for property tax valuation freezes. |
| 103 | Yes |
924,161 | 224,709 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to make sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor under 15 and molestation of a child under 15 non bailable offenses.. |
| 104 | Yes |
758,695 | 323,626 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to exempt certain sales tax funds for education from expenditure limitations. |
| 200 | No |
173,126 | 995,686 | Proposal to direct the Governor to approve new tribal gaming compacts. |
| 201 | No |
234,935 | 947,341 | Proposal to direct the Governor to approve new tribal gaming compacts and permit the use of slot machines on horse and dog racetracks. |
| 202 | Yes |
610,900 | 590,064 | Proposal to direct the Governor to approve new tribal gaming compacts. |
| 203 | No |
504,607 | 678,446 | Proposal to allow for the decriminalizing of marijuana possession for personal use within certain restrictions. |
| 300 | Yes |
855,687 | 274,316 | Referendum on a proposal to direct budgetary surpluses toward education, for the reduction of class sizes and increases in teacher salaries. |
| 301 | Yes |
845,072 | 317,246 | Referendum on an act proposing to extend the State Lottery Commission. |
| 302 | Yes |
803,354 | 348,369 | Referendum on an act proposing allow the imposition of incarceration on persons convicted of possession of controlled substances while violating probation. |
| 303 | Yes |
791,295 | 389,619 | Referendum on an act proposing an increase in state tax on tobacco products. |
| 304 | No |
361,902 | 771,271 | Referendum on a proposal to increase state Legislators' salaries. |
[edit] 2004
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | No |
818,497 | 892,654 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow State lands to be exchanged for public lands. |
| 101 | Yes |
894,807 | 726,167 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to mandate that initiative or referendum measures that mandate expenditure of state funds must provide increased revenues to cover the cost. |
| 102 | No |
792,277 | 853,632 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow allow the state to license or transfer interests in state university related technological or intellectual properties. |
| 103 | Yes |
896,706 | 767,253 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to permit temporarily appointed justices of the peace to have the same qualifications as elected justices. |
| 104 | No |
536,410 | 1,147,169 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow initiative petitions to circulate for 27 months but require the submission of petitions 7 months ahead of elections. |
| 105 | Yes |
1,046,048 | 638,620 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to change the composition of the state board of education. |
| 200 | Yes |
1,041,741 | 830,467 | 'Arizona Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act' proposing the requirement of proof of citizenship when registering to vote, and requiring proof of identification at polling stations. |
| 300 | No |
699,575 | 1,076,494 | Referendum on a proposal increase state legislators' salaries. |
[edit] 2006
Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. Full text of each proposition is available here.
| Prop. num. |
passed | YES votes |
NO votes |
description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Yes |
1,170,961 | 332,461 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to deny bail to persons charged with serious felonies who are in the US illegally. proposed statute |
| 101 | Yes |
736,169 | 715,154 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to modify the method in which cities, towns, counties and educational districts calculate property tax levies. proposed statute |
| 102 | Yes |
1,102,237 | 382,714 | Proposed 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 | Yes |
1,114,273 | 391,497 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to declare English the official language of the state. proposed statute |
| 104 | Yes |
849,097 | 580,639 | Proposed 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 | No |
410,106 | 1,020,807 | Proposed 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 | No |
701,646 | 739,540 | Proposed amendment to the constitution to allow the creation of 694,000 acres of trust land for conservation while permitting the conveyance of other state lands without auction. proposed statute |
| 107 | No |
721,489 | 775,498 | '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 | No |
496,641 | 991,284 | 'Arizona Voter Reward Act' proposing the creation of a $1,000,000 reward in a random lottery to promote voter participation. proposed statute |
| 201 | Yes |
828,685 | 684,711 | '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 | Yes |
987,347 | 523,070 | Proposal to increase the state minimum wage to $6.75. proposed statute |
| 203 | Yes |
793,312 | 698,286 | Proposal to establish an early childhood development program funded through an increase on state tobacco taxes. proposed statute |
| 204 | Yes |
926,913 | 569,190 | 'Humane Treatment of Animals Act' proposing to ban certain confining of pigs or calves. proposed statute |
| 205 | No |
431,879 | 1,060,467 | '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 | No |
640,851 | 861,440 | '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 | Yes |
955,533 | 519,161 | '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 | Yes |
1,060,444 | 423,994 | Referendum on a proposal to require citizenship for eligibility for various subsidized services such as in-state tuition and financial assistance. proposed statute |
| 301 | Yes |
856,591 | 620,549 | Referendum on a proposal to make ineligible for mandatory probation persons convicted of offenses involving the use of methamphetamines. proposed statute |
| 302 | No |
707,861 | 774,928 | Referendum on a proposal to increase state legislators' salaries. proposed statute |
[edit] References
Arizona Elections Results. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
