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Election Information |
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2008 General Election Initiative, Referendum and Recall Applications |
Last updated on June 27, 2008 at 02:14:06 PM Janice K. Brewer |
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| C-01-2008 | Redefining Residential Property Tax Valuation | 200602844 | November 8, 2006 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Prop 13 Arizona Yes on C-01-2008 4340 East Indian School Road #21-217 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-690-4288 Jeff Greenspan, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-16-2008 ON 11/05/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-02-2008 | Judicial Reform | 200802849 | November 30, 2006 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Yes on Judicial Reform C-02-2008 4638 East Kachina Trail Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-785-1431 Marla Kay Haskins, Applicant & Chairman |
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The Arizona Supreme Court has not been able to eliminate corruption within the Arizona Courts. Justices of the Supreme Court have gone to extremes to protect corrupt Arizona Judges. Because of the failure of the Arizona Supreme Court, people of the State of Arizona have been made victims. This Amendment will provide a remedy to victims of Arizona Judges by providing for a remedy. Victims of Arizona Courts will not have to rely on the Arizona Supreme Court to protect their rights. This amendment has been forced upon us by the Arizona Supreme Court covering up for Judges. |
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| C-03-2008 | Governmental Employee Accountability and Honesty | 200802850 | November 30, 2006 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Yes on Arizona Government Employee Accountability C-03-2008 4638 East Kachina Trail Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-785-1431 Barbara A. Thacker, Applicant & Chairman |
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All political power is inherent in the people, the government's power comes from the consent of the people, and is to be protected and maintain individual rights. Too many government employees are dishonest and engage in acts that protect each other, including falsifying records. This amendment holds the employee and employer accountable. Honest citizens of the State of Arizona are being injured by these employees and their code of silence. To protect themselves, these employees with the help of the legislature and courts are placing rules and laws which injure honest citizens of Arizona, their loved ones and property. |
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| C-04-2008 | Yes to the Right of Arizonans to Amend Laws and the Constitution | 200802879 | March 1, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Yes to the Right of Arizonans to Amend Laws and the Constitution C-04-2008 4638 East Kachina Trail Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-785-1431 Marla K. Haskins, Applicant & Chairman |
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| It is the government's responsibility to protect and maintain the individual rights of the citizens. This amendment shall ensure that the right of the People to continue to make amendments to the law and to the Constitution is protected and maintained by our government. Currently our legislature is trying to take away the very right given to us under the current Arizona State Constitution without the say of its People. | |||||
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| C-05-2008 | Fair Districts, Fair Elections | 200802883 | March 20, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Fair Districts, Fair Elections P.O. Box 2828 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-561-5881 Ken Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The purpose of this amendment to the Arizona Constitution is to ensure that congressional and legislative districts created by the Independent Redistricting Commission every ten years not only comply with the U.S. Constitution, other federal law and other provisions of the Arizona Constitution, but also that those districts are as competitive as practicable while respecting geography and community. It clarifies that competitiveness is a priority. It expands the size of the Commission and the way it is selected to make it more representative and it provides prompt judicial resolution of disputes arising out of the Commission's work. | |||||
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| C-06-2008 | Arizona Tax Revolt | 200602757 | July 10, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt in support of C-06-2008 P.O. Box 83 Bullhead City, AZ 86430 602-388-8833 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-08-2008 ON 07/25/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-07-2008 | Arizona Sunset Committee | 200802914 | July 17, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Sunset Committee 1401 Townview Ave., #106 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-576-8573 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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ARIZONA SUNSET LAW On February 13, 2007, the Arizona Republic Newspaper reported that Arizona's Legislators are "seeking more control over initiatives," when, in fact, citizens should be gaining more control over the legislative process. This is, after all, supposed to be a "democratic" republic. The Legislature has proposed a five-year "cooling off period" in which voter approved laws would reign, but after that the Legislature could make changes. We propose the opposite. We propose amending the Arizona Constitution to read: "ALL LAWS HEREAFTER PASSED BY THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRE AFTER FIVE YEARS UNLESS APPROVED BY VOTER REFERENDUM." |
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| C-08-2008 | Property Tax Levy Rollback | 200602757 | July 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt in Support of C-08-2008 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Chairman & Applicant |
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| REFILED AS C-13-2008 ON 08/08/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-09-2008 | Property Tax Valuation Rollback | 200802904 | July 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-10-2008 ON 07/27/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-10-2008 | Property Tax Valuation Rollback | 200802904 | July 27, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-11-2008 ON 07/30/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-11-2008 | Property Tax Valuation Rollback | 200802904 | July 30, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-12-2008 ON 08/01/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-12-2008 | Property Tax Valuation Rollback | 200802904 | August 1, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS C-14-2008 ON 08/08/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| C-13-2008 | Property Tax Levy Rollback | 200602757 | August 8, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| Government as envisioned by the founding fathers derived its just powers from the consent of the governed. The Arizona Constitution currently assures government's ability to tax our property in many cases without limit. With your support we will restore what we believe the founding fathers intended, a system of property taxation with sensible limits that allow the voters both the last word on tax increases that would exceed a levy limit and a means to reduce taxes and keep government spending in check. California's landmark property tax reform measure known as Proposition 13 was the inspiration for this amendment. | |||||
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| C-14-2008 | Property Tax Valuation Rollback | 200802904 | August 8, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Tax Revolt 4090 Yucca Street Bullhead City, AZ 86429 928-754-8305 Marc Goldstone, Applicant & Chairman |
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| Many homeowners have seen valuations and tax bills increase in some cases doubling or tripling based on unrealized gains in value, and under the present system next year it could be your turn. The solution, reinforce the existing 1% maximum residential tax rate, establish a baseline valuation system to benefit both current and future property owners, and rollback valuations in 2010 reversing valuation increases due to real estate price inflation throughout your county since 2003. Thereafter annual increases, in the valuation used for computing real property taxes, are limited to 2% plus the 2003 baseline valuation of new improvements. | |||||
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| C-15-2008 | Medical Choice for Arizona | 200802913 | September 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Medical Choice for Arizona 3655 W. Anthem Way, Ste. A109 - PMB 212 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-271-9576 Lori Klein, Applicant 623-218-6090 Dr. Eric Novack, Chairman 602-298-8888 Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer, Treasurer 602-996-4747 |
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| The "Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act" will preserve and protect the rights of individuals to make their own health care and health insurance choices. Currently, many lobbyists and special interest groups in Arizona and around the country are promoting policies that would limit or even eliminate the ability of people to have choices when seeking out health care for themselves and their families. This initiative will guarantee the right of Arizonans to make their own health care choices. Lobbyists and special interests will see their power to control and dictate your health care limited. | |||||
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| C-16-2008 | Prop 13 Arizona | 200602844 | November 5, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Prop 13 Arizona Yes on C-16-2008 P.O. Box 30143 Phoenix, AZ 85046 602-765-1344 Lynne Weaver, Applicant & Chairman |
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Redefining Real Property Valuation and Tax in the Arizona Constitution, Article IX, Section 18 This proposition redefines how real property is valued for tax purposes, establishes maximum tax limits, and eliminates exceptions to the tax limits. The valuation baseline is the full cash value of the property in 2003 as published by the County Assessor, or purchase price if purchased after December 31, 2003. Valuations cannot increase by more than 2% per year. The maximum residential property tax is 1/2 of 1% (.5%) of value. For all other real property the maximum property tax is 1% of value. |
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| C-17-2008 | Arizona Civil Rights Initiative | 200802927 | November 5, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Arizona Civil Rights Initiative C-17-2008 P.O. Box 50813 Phoenix, AZ 85076 480-306-4743 Andrew Thomas, Applicant & Chairman |
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A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OR DISCRIMINATION BY STATE GOVERNMENT The proposal would amend the state constitution to prohibit preferential treatment or discrimination by state government, state universities, colleges, community colleges, school districts, counties and local governments to any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education or public contracting. The amendment will not prohibit bone fide qualifications based on sex that are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of government. |
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| C-18-2008 | Protect Our Homes | 200810047 | January 30, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| No New Home Tax (AAR) 255 East Osborn Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 351-2471 Bettina Nava, Applicant (602) 266-5112 Frank Dickens, Chairman (602) 351-2471 |
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| This Initiative prohibits the government from charging any new tax on the sale or transfer of real property in Arizona. Currently, there are no real property sales or transfer taxes in Arizona. However, the government could enact a real property sale or transfer tax at any time. This Initiative would prohibit the enactment of any new real property sales or transfer tax by a constitutional amendment. | |||||
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| C-19-2008 | Majority Rules - Let the People Decide | 200810113 | March 24, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Majority Rules - Let the People Decide P.O. Box 2935 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 303-7175 Christina Bryngelson, Applicant & Chairman |
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| To protect the will of the people of Arizona for fiscal responsibility through true majority rule, any initiative that imposes additional taxes or spending must have support from a majority of qualified electors in Arizona. Currently, initiatives that increase taxes or spending can pass with approval from only a minority of qualified electors. In the past, big money, special interest groups have pushed higher spending and taxes. Arizona now faces one of the largest deficits of any state in the country. We must protect the will of the people and let a true majority of the voters decide. | |||||
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| C-20-2008 | Conserving Arizona's Water and Land | 200810138 | April 11, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 |
| Conserving Arizona's Water and Land 7600 North 15th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85020-4330 602-712-0048 Patrick Graham, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This measure will permanently conserve and protect approximately 580,000 acres of some of the most important natural areas in Arizona and provide an opportunity for conserving additional lands. State trust lands throughout Arizona will be conserved protecting more of Arizona's land and water for future generations. The initiative will also enhance 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 new tools for the more effective management of trust lands. | |||||
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| C-21-2008 | Constitutional Amendment Related to Abortion | May 5, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 230,047 | |
| 4417 West Cathy Circle Glendale, AZ 85308 602-882-1820 Vito Preston Messana, Applicant |
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| The Constitutional amendment will make it a crime for any person within this State to attempt or actually aid or give a pregnant woman an abortion with the exception that it can be done to save here life. This would include any medical procedure as well as any medication to cause an abortion or miscarriage. The pregnant woman cannot be tried under this law. This would exclude other reasons for abortion including rape, incest and physical deformities with the embryo or fetus. This would just reestablish the Arizona Law before Roe v. Wade found in A.R.S. § 13-3603. | |||||
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| I-01-2008 | Two Witnesses Initiative | 200802865 | January 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Two Witnesses Initiative c/o Joel K. Barr 180015 Meadows Unit, P.O. Box 3300 Florence, AZ 85232 707-578-3609 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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The human propensity to fabricate charges against each other is as old as recorded history. That is why the Ten Commandments forbids it, and why Hebrew law reads: "One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established," (Deuteronomy 19:15). This initiative corrects erroneous law to read: "WITHOUT CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT A CRIME HAS OCCURRED, AND THE ACCUSED IS THE PERPETRATOR OF THAT CRIME, NO PROSECUTION SHALL BE COMMENCED ON THE TESTIMONY OF LESS THAN TWO WITNESSES OF THAT CRIME." |
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| I-02-2008 | No More Plea Bargains | 200802866 | January 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| No More Plea Bargains c/o Joel K. Barr 180015 Meadows Unit, P.O. Box 3300 Florence, AZ 85232 707-578-3609 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The purpose of the NO MORE PLEA BARGAINS initiative is to ensure the guilty do not avoid appropriate mandatory sentences by pleading guilty to lesser crimes; and innocent people are no longer coerced into signing false confessions. False confessions harm the innocent, protect the guilty, insult victims, defeat the purpose of mandatory sentencing, and defraud taxpayers. The text of the NO MORE PLEA BARGAINS initiative is as follows: "EVERY PERSON ACUSSED OF VIOLATING ANY LAW OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA SHALL STAND TRIAL ON EVERY CHARGE. NO INFORMATION, COMPLAINT, OR INDICTMENT MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR DISMISSED PRIOR TO ITS TRIAL." | |||||
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| I-03-2008 | Internet Petition Format | 200802867 | January 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Internet Petition Format c/o Joel K. Barr 180015 Meadows Unit, P.O. Box 3300 Florence, AZ 85232 707-578-3609 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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INTERNET PETITION FORMAT The language of A.R.S. Titles 16 and 19 regarding petitions shall be modified by the Arizona Legislature at its next legislative session so as to cause all future petitions to be printed on pages eleven inches wide by 8 1/2 inches in length. All printing shall be on, only, one surface of such leaves. The number of lines for signatures may be reduced from fifteen lines to a lesser number. These changes will facilitate the transmission, via internet or facsimile, of unsigned petition forms to interested voters by standardizing the petition format to fit predominant communications technologies. |
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| I-04-2008 | Taxation Of Decriminalized Marijuana | 200802868 | January 25, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Taxation of Decriminalized Marijuana c/o Joel K. Barr 180015 Meadows Unit, P.O. Box 3300 Florence, AZ 85232 707-578-3609 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This initiative's purpose is to provide supplemental funds for prescription medication for the retired; 24/7/365 daycare for single working parents and more. "IT SHALL NOT BE UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS MARIJUANA. EVERY TRANSACTION WHEREIN MARIJUANA IS SOLD OR TRADED SHALL BE TAXED TWENY-FIVE PERCENT ADDED TO ITS TRANSACTION PRICE OR FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE TAX SHALL BE COLLECTED BY THE SELLER ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE'S GENERAL FUND. FAILURE BY THE SELLER TO PAY THIS TAX IN A TIMELY MANNER SHALL BE PUNISHABLE BY LAW TO BE ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE." | |||||
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| I-05-2008 | The Safer Road Arizona Act | 200802884 | March 20, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| The Safer Road Arizona Act Yes On I-05-2008 43188 West Chisolm Drive Maricopa, AZ 85239 480-430-7811 Bonita Burks, Applicant & Chairman |
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| "The Safer Road Arizona Act" amends A.R.S. to prohibit the use of cellular telephones without a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle on Arizona's roadways and highways to engage in a call. Persons found violating this act will be subject to a civil penalty from $100 - $200 plus court fees. Exempt are police officers, fire fighters and operators of other authorized emergency vehicles while in performance of their official duties. | |||||
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| I-06-2008 | Support Legal Arizona Workers | 200802880 | March 23, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Support Legal Arizona Workers 1928 East Highland F-104 #616 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-317-6506 Donald H. Goldwater, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The "Legal Arizona Workers Act" prohibits employers from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens. It requires the attorney general and county attorney to investigate complaints about employers who employ unauthorized aliens. It makes it unlawful for a person to file a false and frivolous complaint against an employer. If an employer knowingly employs an unauthorized alien, the act requires that the employer's business license be permanently revoked. It requires employers to verify their employees through a free federal basic pilot program. The act makes it a crime to take the identity of another to obtain employment. | |||||
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| I-07-2008 | Support Our Law Enforcement | 200802881 | March 23, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Support Our Law Enforcement 1928 East Highland F-104 #616 Phoenix, AZ 85016 480-703-6700 Russell K. Pearce, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This initiative requires this state, counties and municipalities to comply with and assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. It also makes it unlawful for any person to be in this state in violation of federal law and makes it a crime to take the identity of another to obtain employment. If a person is an illegal alien, the person shall either be prosecuted by this state or shall be turned over to federal authorities. The initiative would also allow government agencies to send, receive and maintain information with other agencies relating to a person's immigration status. | |||||
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| I-08-2008 | Preservation of Constitutional Government | 200602795 | April 2, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Committee for the Preservation of Constitutional Government 15850 North Thompson Peak #1038 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-391-3123 Ted King, Applicant & Chairman |
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| WE THE PEOPLE of Arizona demand a maximum level of competence, extreme honesty, unyielding integrity and respect for the law from those whom are licensed to practice law. The State Bar of Arizona, under the guidance of the Supreme Court of Arizona has failed miserably to provide that level of professionalism. Therefore, we establish this law to grant the authority to license lawyers back to the State Legislature. | |||||
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| I-09-2008 | Stop Payday Loans | 200802893 | May 15, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Stop Payday Loans in Support of I-09-2008 1841 North Forty Niner Drive Tucson, AZ 85749 520-749-2548 Marian McClure, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This initiative will repeal the section of law that created payday loans thus stopping the loans. Because of the licenses already in existence this initiative has an effective enactment date of October 31, 2009. These payday loans will become a class 5 felony after the enactment date. | |||||
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| I-10-2008 | Arizona Tea Party | 200602715 | June 1, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizona Tea Party c/o Joel K. Barr 180015 SMU1 P.O. Box 4000 Florence, AZ 85232 520-868-0201 Joel K. Barr, Applicant & Chairman |
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Punish the false accusers, not the falsely accused! The Bible says: "Thou shalt not bear false witness," and "If the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely . . . then shall ye do unto him as he had thought to have done unto his brother." (Deuteronomy 19:18-19) Accordingly, this initiative provides: "ANY PERSON FOUND GUILTY OF TESTIFYING FALSELY AGAINST A DEFENDANT SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME SENTENCE AS RECEIVED (OR COULD HAVE BEEN RECEIVED) BY THE DEFENDANT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE DEFENDANT IS FOUND GUILTY OR IS SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED OF THE CHARGES." |
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| I-11-2008 | Stop Illegal Hiring | 200802920 | October 16, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Stop Illegal Hiring in Support of I-11-2008 P.O. Box 3217 Tempe, AZ 85280 480-388-1642 Andrew Pacheco, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS I-12-2008 ON 10/22/2007 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| I-12-2008 | Stop Illegal Hiring | 200802920 | October 22, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Stop Illegal Hiring P.O. Box 3217 Tempe, AZ 85280 480-388-1642 Andrew Pacheco, Applicant & Chairman |
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| "Stop Illegal Hiring" Act is an initiative designed to crack down on unethical businesses who hire illegal immigrants. This initiative targets employers who hire workers and pay under-the-table in cash, which fuels illegal immigration in Arizona. It revokes the business license of employers who knowingly or intentionally hire illegal immigrants. This initiative increases penalties for identity theft, as illegal immigrants often use stolen identities to conceal their undocumented status. Fines collected as a result of this initiative will be distributed to schools and hospitals to help deal with the financial burden placed on Arizona because of illegal immigration. | |||||
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| I-13-2008 | Birthright Citizenship | 200802916 | November 30, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Birthright Citizenship Political Committee in Support of I-13-2008 PO Box 97608 Phoenix, AZ 85060 602-290-0877 Della A. Montgomery, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The State of Arizona shall register no birth certificate or record issued to any child born to parents who are subject to a foreign Power, who do not owe direct and immediate allegiance to the United States. Should the mother be subject to a foreign Power and the father prove to be a U.S. citizen, a birth certificate may be registered, provided the father submits proof of citizenship, sworn acknowledgement of paternity and written agreement to provide financial support for the child until the child has reached an age of at least 18 years. | |||||
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| I-14-2008 | Homeowners' Bill of Rights Committee | 200802937 | December 19, 2007 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Homeowners' Bill of Rights Committee 2604 East Addams Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-273-1388 Dion Abril, Applicant & Chairman |
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| HOMEOWNERS' BILL OF RIGHTS. Ten-year warranty on new homes. Right to demand correction of construction defects or compensation. Homeowners participate in selecting contractors to do repair work. They can sue if no agreement with the builder. No liability for builders' attorney and expert fees but homeowner can recover these costs. Homeowners can sometimes recover compensatory and consequential damages. Disclosure of builders' relationships with financial institutions. Model homes must reflect what is actually for sale. Right to cancel within 100 days and get back most of the deposit. Prohibiting sellers' agents from participating in false mortgage applications. | |||||
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| I-15-2008 | Payday Loan Reform Act | 200810093 | March 3, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizonans For Financial Reform 2525 E. Arizona Biltmore Circle, Ste A-117 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-224-0212 Lisa Urias, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS I-16-2008 ON 03/06/2008 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| I-16-2008 | Payday Loan Reform Act | 200810093 | March 6, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizonans for Financial Reform 2525 East Biltmore Circle, Suite A-117 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-224-0212 Lisa Urias, Applicant & Chairman |
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| Arizonans use payday lending services everyday to meet unforeseen expenses and financial emergencies. The payday lending industry is set to be eliminated and the Arizona Legislature refuses to enact reforms to benefit borrowers while preserving this important financial option. This measure will bring dramatic pro-consumer reform to payday lending and preserve consumer choice. It includes a substantial rate cut, eliminates rolling-over principal to extend a loan, creates a repayment plan at no cost to customers that can't meet their obligations, and inhibits a borrower's ability to obtain more than one loan at a time. | |||||
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| I-17-2008 | Arizona Competitive Elections Reform Act | 200810114 | March 20, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizonans for Competitive Elections Reform c/o Emerson French 16208 S 1st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85045 480-899-1863 Emerson French, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS I-21-2008 AND I-22-2008 ON 4/22/2008 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| I-18-2008 | Protect Arizona Employee Paychecks From Politics Act | 200810125 | March 28, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | |
| Protect Arizona Employee Paychecks 1529 West Virginia Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-478-0146 Tom Jenney, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS I-20-2008 ON 4/9/2008 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| I-19-2008 | Free to Work Arizona | 200810130 | April 4, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Free to Work Arizona 335 West Windsor Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-570-7217 Kyrsten Sinema, Applicant & Chairman |
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| MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR ARIZONA EMPLOYERS TO REFUSE TO HIRE, DISCHARGE OR PROMOTE A PERSON SOLELY BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S RELIGION, AGE, RACE, DISABILITY, OR SEX. EXEMPTS EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON SEX FOR CHURCHES AND CHURCH SCHOOLS FOR JOBS THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO RELIGIOUS FUNCTIONS OR THAT ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN EDUCATING STUDENTS. | |||||
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| I-20-2008 | Protect Arizona Employee Paychecks | 200810125 | April 9, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Protect Arizona Employee Paychecks 1529 West Virginia Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-478-0146 Tom Jenney, Applicant & Chairman |
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| In order to protect the ability of Arizonans to make their own decisions in the political process, The Protect Arizona Employee Paychecks from Politics Act ensures that all political contributions made in Arizona are voluntary. It states that no employer, public or private, may deduct or facilitate the deduction of payments from any employee's paycheck for political purposes without the written permission of the employee. If an employer unlawfully deducts money from an employee's paycheck for political purposes, the employer shall be subject to a fine. | |||||
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| I-21-2008 | Arizonans for Condorcet Ranked Voting | 200810135 | April 22, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizonans for Condorcet Ranked Voting c/o Emerson French 16208 South 1st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85045 480-899-1863 Emerson French, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This initiative aims to make Arizona elections more democratic by instituting ranked-choice voting in races with more than two candidates. This voting method asks voters to rank the candidates in order from the first, most-preferred choice to the least, and can be used for any candidate election. The majority winner of the election is calculated using voter preferences. Although everyone gets just one effective vote, it always counts, regardless of whether a preferred candidate prevails. Due to preferential ranks, no votes are "lost" from one candidate to another, so election results reflect the true wishes of the people. | |||||
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| I-22-2008 | Arizonans for Ballot Access Reform | 200810136 | April 22, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| Arizonans for Ballot Access Reform c/o Emerson French 16208 South 1st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85045 480-899-1863 Emerson French, Applicant & Chairman |
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| This initiative aims to make Arizona elections more democratic by instituting ballot access reform. Proposed reforms make it easier for qualified candidates and parties to participate in elections, while instituting primary election requirements, and party viability requirements to ensure ballots aren't lengthy. As a result, participation in elections will be more fair for all concerned. | |||||
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| I-23-2008 | Transportation and Infrastructure Moving Arizona's Economy ("TIME") Act | 200810160 | May 6, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| T.I.M.E. (Transportation Infrastructure Moving Arizona's Economy) 1001 North 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-256-9109 J. Doug Pruitt, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS I-24-2008 ON 5/8/2008 DUE TO CHANGE IN TEXT | |||||
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| I-24-2008 | Transportation and Infrastructure Moving Arizona's Economy ("TIME") Act | 200810160 | May 8, 2008 | July 3, 2008 | 153,365 |
| T.I.M.E. Initiative 1001 North 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-256-9109 Martin L. Shultz, Applicant 602-250-2866 J. D Pruitt, Chairman 480-293-3000 |
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| The T.I.M.E. Initiative will reduce congestion, offer modern transportation choices and preserve our spectacular open spaces by upgrading Arizona's statewide transportation system. The Initiative builds needed highways, freeways and roads; creates rail options for commuters and travelers; and protects our enviroment by creating better bike paths, walkways, and safer school routes. The plan imposes strict performance and accountability measures to ensure that money is being used efficiently and that the projects improve quality of life in tangible ways. These improvements to our transportation system are funded through a one cent adjustment to our statewide sales tax over 30 years. | |||||
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| RC-01-2007 | Americans For Integrity And Justice | 200802875 | February 9, 2007 | June 9, 2007 | 381,696 |
| Americans For Integrity And Justice 6015 West Olive Apartment 113 Glendale, AZ 85302 602-423-6300 Leonard A. Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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| REFILED AS RC-02-2007 DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER BEING RECALLED | |||||
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| RC-01-2008 | Recall Insane McCain | 200810111 | March 17, 2008 | July 15, 2008 | 381,696 |
| Recall Insane McCain 6015 West Olive Apartment #113 Glendale, AZ 85302 602-206-2039 Leonard A. Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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| He has failed to represent the State of Arizona as proscribed by the U.S. Constitution of the nation. He has failed to support our soldiers by allowing the disgrace of Walter Reed to continue along with many other abuses of American soldiers. He is a "stay the course" candidate of failed Bush policies. He is for endless war and torture as witnessed by his sellout on Habeas Corpus. Please recall | |||||
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| RC-02-2007 | Americans For Integrity And Justice | 200802875 | February 13, 2007 | June 13, 2007 | 381,696 |
| Americans For Integrity And Justice 6015 West Olive, Apartment 113 Glendale, AZ 85302 602-423-6300 Leonard A. Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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The citizens of Arizona hereby declare that Senator John McCain has violated the unwritten compact that is the trust of the citizens of Arizona whom he represents. He has done this by shirking his duties as a Senator from the great state of Arizona and by not enforcing the long held and sacred precept of Habeas Corpus. Further, he has acquiesced in his role as a member of the Legislative branch to strongly check the power of the Chief Executive, who has for all intents and purposes become a king. Please, help restore our democracy, recall "'Bloody John McCain'". |
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| RC-03-2007 | Arizona's Americans for Integrity and Justice | 200802895 | June 7, 2007 | October 5, 2007 | 381,696 |
| Arizona's Americans for Integrity and Justice 6015 W. Olive Apt. # 113 Glendale, AZ 85302 602-423-6300 Leonard A. Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The Citizens of Arizona hereby declare that our Senator, John McCain has violated his public position of trust and should be recalled from his office of U. S. Senator. To wit: for disrespect and contempt shown for the U. S. Constitution and its principles; his disrespect for the rule of written law in the United States, his dis-regard for the sacred precept of Habeas Corpus, his continuing blind support of the corrupt Iraqi government at the expense of my fellow American soldiers lives, and his acquiescence in his role as a member of the U. S. Senate to a Chief Executive (George Bush) in strongly checking King Bush's power. Please, recall U. S. Senator John McCain not only for the good of ourselves, but for the honor of our ancestors and mostly importantly for the survival and freedom of our children and progeny. | |||||
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| RC-04-2007 | The Americans for Integrity and Justice | 200802896 | June 7, 2007 | October 5, 2007 | 381,696 |
| The Americans for Integrity and Justice 6015 W. Olive Apt. # 113 Glendale, AZ 85302 602-423-6300 Leonard A. Clark, Applicant & Chairman |
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| The People of Arizona hereby demand the recall of our Senator Jon Kyl from his public position of trust, which he has repeatedly violated. To wit: for disrespect and contempt shown for the U. S. Constitution and it's principles; his disrespect for the rule of written law in the United States, his mis-leading representation of evidence before the U. S. Supreme Court and his continuing blind support of the corrupt Iraqi government at the expense of my fellow American soldiers lives. Please send a message to the crime family in Washington D.C. that the constitution of the United States and the written rule of law must be not only respected but followed. Please, recall Senator Jon Kyl not only for the good of ourselves but for the honor of our ancestors and most importantly for the survival and freedom of our progeny. | |||||
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| RC-05-2007 | Independent Voters | 200602760 | July 5, 2007 | November 2, 2007 | 373,581 |
| Independent Voters P.O. Box 1445 Maricopa, AZ 85239 520-568-4586 Robert B. Winn, Applicant & Chairman |
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| In April of 2005 Gov. Janet Napolitano signed into law a Senate bill requiring a new voter registration form for the state of Arizona. The form had one significant change, which was to remove the check box marked No Party Preference, leaving only a space marked Specify Party Preference. A political party spokesman has indicated that this was done by the political parties to stop a rapid increase in the number of independent voter registrations which had taken place in recent years. The right to register to vote is retained by the people and cannot be legally denied or diminished by political parties or any other self-created societies. | |||||
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