Ballot Items in Arizona
Source: Stateline.org
Bail limitations (Proposition 100)
This measure would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit bail for any person who is charged with a serious felony offense (as determined by the Legislature) if that person entered or remained in the United States illegally and if proof is evident or the presumption is great pertaining to the charges. Text of Ballot Item
Early childhood development and health initiative (Proposition 203)
This measure would increase funding for early childhood development and health programs. Local councils who know their communities' needs would distribute the majority of the funding, with oversight by a statewide board subject to audits and other accountability measures. Dedicated funding would come from an increase on the sales price of tobacco products. Text of Ballot Item
English as official language (Proposition 103)
This measure would establish English as the official language of Arizona and require official actions to be conducted in English. Text of Ballot Item
Illegal immigration (Proposition 102)
This measure would prohibit a person who wins a civil lawsuit from receiving punitive damages if that person is an alien who entered the United States in violation of federal immigration law. Text of Ballot Item
Land conservation (Proposition 106)
This measure would conserve and protect approximately 690,000 acres of some of the most important natural areas in Arizona. State trust land will be permanently set aside for conservation purposes protecting more of Arizona's land and water for future generations. The measure will protect and guarantee an essential classroom funding stream through improved planning and management of state trust lands, require local communities to cooperate in the planning and development of trust lands, and provide local authorities the power to limit and control development. Text of Ballot Item
Minimum wage (Proposition 202)
This measure would increase state minimum wage rate to $6.75 an hour starting in 2007 (federal minimum is $5.15), and adjust annually for inflation. Text of Ballot Item
Municipal debt (Proposition 104)
This measure would allow political subdivisions of the state (cities, towns, school districts, and counties) to incur debt up to 20 percent of the taxable property value (instead of the current six percent cap) of the taxable property value within the city or town for public safety, law enforcement, fire and emergency service facilities, as well as streets and transportation facilities. Text of Ballot Item
Private property rights (Proposition 207)
This measure would protect private property by defining public use to mean only the public will own and use the land. The measure indicates that the public benefits of economic development, including increased tax revenues and employment, do not constitute a public use. The act ensures that Arizona citizens receive just compensation if they lose their property or lose the value of their property when government takes or enacts a law that diminishes the value of private property. Text of Ballot Item
Probation for methamphetamine offenses (Proposition 301)
This measure would prevent a person convicted of drug charges involving methamphetamine from being eligible for probation under the Drug Medicalization, Prevention, and Control Act of 1996. Text of Ballot Item
Property tax relief (Proposition 101)
The Arizona Constitution limits the amount of primary property tax that a county, city, town or community college district may levy. Each taxing entity's limit was established in 1980, and that limit has increased by 2 percent each year, plus any new construction. This measure, known as the "2006 Taxpayer Protection Act," would amend the Arizona Constitution to remove unused taxing capacity and reset each taxing entity's limit to the actual tax levy limit of that county, city, town or community college district in 2005. Beginning in 2007, the new levy limit would increase by 2 percent per year, plus any new construction. Text of Ballot Item
Public program eligibility (Proposition 300)
This measure would prohibit adults who are not citizens or legal residents of the United States from taking classes offered by the Arizona Department of Education Division of Adult Education or receiving child care assistance from the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The prohibition of services for specified programs must be enforced without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity or national origin. Additionally, this measure would prohibit in-state student or county resident status to persons who are not citizens or who lack lawful immigration status pursuant to federal law. Text of Ballot Item
Same-sex marriage (Proposition 107)
This measure would declare marriage as only consisting of the union of one man and one woman, and prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing any legal status for unmarried persons that is similar to that of marriage. Text of Ballot Item
Smoking ban (Proposition 201)
This measure would prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and places of employment. Enforcement by the Arizona Department of Health Services will be paid for by a tax on cigarettes of one-tenth of 1 cent per cigarette. Limited exceptions are provided such as private residences, retail tobacco stores and outdoor patios. No smoking signs will be posted in all areas where smoking is prohibited. Text of Ballot Item
State legislators' salaries (Proposition 302)
This measure would increase legislator salaries to $36,000. Text of Ballot Item
State trust lands (Proposition 105)
This measure proposes amendments to the Arizona Constitution relating to state trust land management. Text of Ballot Item
Vote by mail (Proposition 205)
This measure would establish mail-in voting as the standard of practice in Arizona elections. Text of Ballot Item
Voter reward act (Proposition 200)
This measure would establish a voter reward random drawing every two years with a first prize of one million dollars or more for the purpose of increasing voter participation. Voters who cast ballots in primary and general elections would be eligible to win. The money would come from the Arizona Lottery and private donations. Text of Ballot Item
