STATEWIDE PROPOSITION INFORMATION
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(YES/NO) Proposition 100; Bail for undocumented immigrants - Would give Judges the authority to deny bail to illegal aliens when there is convincing evidence that they've committed a serious felony, class 4 or higher (or Aggravated DUI). Recognizes they pose a great flight risk and are already in violation of federal law. The Mexican Government refuses to extradite criminals back to the U.S.
(YES/NO) Proposition 101; 2006 Taxpayer Protection Act - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to require, beginning in 2007, that counties, cities, towns and community college districts determine their primary levy limit based on the actual tax levy in 2005. This proposition would limit the ability of a municipality to tax its citizens by basing the municipal tax increases on the previous year’s collections. Even further, some municipalities have a maximum allowable tax levy growth of 21.6%. This proposition would limit that growth to 8.3%.
(YES/NO) Proposition 102; Standing in Civil Actions - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit an illegal alien from being awarded punitive damages in Arizona courts. Intended to protect the rights of U.S. Citizens by not allowing frivolous law suits brought by illegal aliens to result in punitive damage awards.
(YES/NO) Proposition 103; English as the Official Language - This referendum is “Official English” (of the State) not “English Only.” Makes exceptions for trade, tourism, communication purposes, emergencies, etc.
(YES/NO) Proposition 104; Municipal Debt - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to allow incorporated cities and towns to exceed their debt limit by up to 20% for: public safety, law enforcement, fire and emergency service facilities, streets and transportation facilities. This proposition allows municipalities to incur additional debt to pay for certain services. The increased debt will be passed on and paid for through increased tax rates.
(YES/NO) Proposition 105; State Trust Land Reform - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to allow urban state trust land to be conveyed to a county, city or town for permanent conservation, and up to 400,000 acres of rural state trust land to be conveyed for permanent conservation to the county in which the land is located upon the action (at a later date) by the Legislature. These conservation lands are not yet identified . All provisions are dependent on Arizona voter approval in November 2006 and the US Congress must amend the Arizona-New Mexico Enabling Act by 12-31-08. This proposition streamlines the process for selling and leasing State Trust Land. The money created from these transactions exist for the sole purpose of benefiting Arizona’s schools.
(YES/NO) Proposition 106; Conserving Arizona’s Future - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to permanently conserve and protect 690,000 acres (identified ‘up front’) of land and provide a classroom funding stream though improved planning and management of trust land. All provisions are dependent on Arizona voter approval in November 2006 AND the US Congress must amend the Arizona-New Mexico Enabling Act by 12-31-08. Creates a new oversight board (gubernatorilly appointed).
(YES/NO) Proposition 107; Protect Marriage Arizona - Would amend the Arizona Constitution to define marriage as consisting of the union of one man and one woman, and would prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing any legal status for unmarried persons that is similar to that of marriage. Also denies the ability of employers to extend benefits (like health insurance) to unmarried couples.
(YES/NO) Proposition 200; Arizona Voter Reward Act - Would amend state laws to establish a voter reward random drawing every two years with a first prize of $1M or more. Voters who cast ballots in the primary or general elections will be eligible to win and the money will come from the Arizona Lottery and private donations.
(YES/NO) Proposition 201; Smoke-Free Arizona Act - Would amend state laws to prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places and places of employment (e.g., private property).
(YES/NO) Proposition 202; AZ Minimum Wage Act - Would impose a state minimum wage of $6.75, and create a new politically appointed “Commission” to oversee minimum wage and employment practices. The Commission would have no term limits and wouldn’t be accountable to the legislative branch or the voting public. The Commission would have full access to all records of any employer. It would grant any labor union or special interest group the power to access employment records. Exempts state government from the wage level and applies to everyone (e.g., the neighbor's kid gets $6.75/hour to pull your weeds).
(YES/NO) Proposition 203; First Things First for Arizona’s Children - Would amend state laws to use an increased sales price (an additional $.80) on tobacco to provide funds for early childhood education for children ages 0-5. This proposition would create a new source of revenue for state subsidized daycare. The new source of revenue would be in the form of tax increases amounting to more than $188 million per year.
(YES/NO) Proposition 204; Humane Treatment of Farm Animals Act - Would amend state laws to provide six years for the state to adopt more stringent animal managment practices regarding pigs during pregnancy and calves raised for veal. Bans common practices used by livestock producers. Subjects violators to as much as $20,000 in fines and six months in jail.
(YES/NO) Proposition 205; Your Right to Vote - Would amend state laws to provide that all registered voters automatically receive a mailed ballot from the election official before every election and that a limited number of countywide polling places shall remain open on election days for on site voting. Circumvents the voter enacted standards established by Proposition 200 (e.g., no ID required).
(YES/NO) Proposition 206; AZ Nonsmoker Protection Act - This smoking ban proposition is less costly for business owners and tobacco consumers than Prop. 201, because it would allow smoking in bars and does not include a tax increase. It recognizes private property rights. Signs must notify patrons and employees where smoking is permitted. Prohibits minors in smoking areas.
(YES/NO) Proposition 207; Private Property Rights Protection Act - Would amend state laws to define public use and declare that the public benefits of economic development, including increased tax revenues and employment, shall not constitute a public use. Additionally, seeks to protect owners from government facilitated attempts to diminish the value of private property.
(YES/NO) Proposition 300; Public Program Eligibility - Would amend state laws to require recipients of certain state-funded services to be legal residents in the United States and would direct the entities that provide these services to report on the number of people who applied to participate and the number who were not eligible for those programs due to their non-legal status. Ensures that only legal U.S. citizens have access to tax payer funded services. Incentivizes legal aliens to become citizens.
(YES/NO) Proposition 301; Probation for Methamphetamine Offenses - Would amend state laws to prevent a person convicted of drug charges involving methamphetamine from being eligible for probation under the Drug Medicalization, Prevention, and Control Act of 1996. Closes loopholes currently available for those individuals convicted of methamphetamine related drug offenses.
(YES/NO) Proposition 302; State Legislators’ Salaries - This would increase the salaries of state legislators from $24,000 to $36,000.
LOCAL PROPOSITION INFORMATION
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(YES/NO) Proposition 400; Joint Technical Education District (JTED) - Allows for an ‘overlay’ school district to be created to serve the needs of students who desire enhanced career and technical education programs. The new district would offer more programs based on the needs of businesses in Pima County. No vocational programs are currently offered in the school districts in Pima County. Every other county in the state has created a JTED district to help serve the needs of those students who may not desire an educational pathway towards college. Would result in a $5.00 property tax increase per year for a single family home with a full cash value of $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars). Must pass in each separate school district (a minimum of two) for it to take effect. More information is available at: http://www.yesjted.com
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2006 Propositions - How am I voting?
Prop 100 Yes / No
Prop 101 Yes / No
Prop 102 Yes / No
Prop 103 Yes / No
Prop 104 Yes / No
Prop 105 Yes / No
Prop 106 Yes / No
Prop 107 Yes / No
Prop 200 Yes / No
Prop 201 Yes / No
Prop 202 Yes / No
Prop 203 Yes / No
Prop 204 Yes / No
Prop 205 Yes / No
Prop 206 Yes / No
Prop 207 Yes / No
Prop 300 Yes / No
Prop 301 Yes / No
Prop 302 Yes / No
Prop 400 Yes / No
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