Results of Arizona’s proposals: 2024 elections

Get early results from the Associated Press for Arizona’s thirteen statewide ballot measures.

Proposition 133 would amend the state constitution to require partisan primaries for all partisan offices. It would only allow political parties to nominate the same number of candidates if there are vacancies open in the general election. That’s how statewide elections already function, but this would block an effort to create ranked choice voting in Arizona in the future. This measure was referred to the ballot by Republican state lawmakers.

Proposition 134 would change Arizona’s citizen initiative process and require proponents of a measure to collect signatures across the state to get something on the ballot. Arizonans currently have the power to have an initiative or referendum measure placed on the ballot if they collect enough valid signatures from fellow Arizonans anywhere in the state. The measure would require proponents of a statewide initiative to collect signatures from at least 15% of the population in each of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts, spread across the state, for constitutional amendments. To change the law, proponents of a measure would have to collect 10% of the signatures of Arizonans in each legislative district. The measure was referred to the ballot in 2023 by Republican state lawmakers.

Proposition 135 would give the state Legislature the authority to end a state of emergency and change the governor’s emergency powers. Under current law; the governor can declare a “state of emergency” under certain dangerous circumstances, such as a natural disaster or epidemic. This measure would end a state of emergency after 30 days unless the Legislature extends it, unless the emergency is caused by war, flood, or fire. The measure was referred to the ballot in 2023 by Republican state lawmakers.

Proposition 136 would allow Arizonans to challenge the legality of potential ballot measures before they are voted on. Under current law, a measure can only face constitutional challenges after it is enacted by Arizona voters. According to Prop. 136, if a court rules that a proposed measure is unconstitutional, the Secretary of State may not print it on the ballots. The measure was sent to the ballot in 2024 by Republican state lawmakers.

Proposition 137 would end term limits for Arizona Supreme Court justices and some other judges who must be retained every few years under the current state system. As Prop. 137 is passed, voters would no longer be able to choose whether to retain these judges. Instead, they would serve as long as they adhere to the terms of good behavior. Any judges on the November ballot would also automatically remain in office if the measure passes, even if voters choose to reject it. The measure was sent to the ballot in 2024 by Republican state lawmakers.

Proposition 138 would allow employers to pay their workers up to 25% less than the minimum wage if those workers are paid the equivalent of the minimum wage plus $2 per hour because of tips. Under current Arizona law, employers can pay tipped employees $3 less than the minimum wage per hour if the employee earns at least the minimum wage, with tips included. The measure was put to a vote by Republican state lawmakers in 2024 and is backed by the Arizona Restaurant Association.

Proposition 139: Right to abortion

Proposition 139 would enshrine the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution. Under current state law, abortions are legal up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. Prop. 139 would legalize abortions based on fetal viability — which equates to approximately 24 weeks’ gestation — unless a health care professional determines that an abortion is necessary to “protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant individual.” to protect.

Proposition 140: Open primaries

Proposition 140, also known as the Make Elections Fair Act, is a citizen initiative that would create an open primary election system in Arizona. Under that system, all candidates for a specific office would compete against each other in a single primary, regardless of their political affiliation. The measure would then give lawmakers the option to call a top-two general election with the top primary candidates regardless of party, or a ranked-choice general election with more than two candidates. The open system would replace Arizona’s traditional partisan primaries, in which voters registered with a party can only vote in that party’s primaries. Under the current system, independent voters are allowed to register to participate in one party’s primaries.

The Arizona Legislature sent Proposition 311 to the ballot. If passed, the proposal would create a new $250,000 death benefit for the spouse or children of a first responder killed in the line of duty. A $20 fine would be imposed on all criminal convictions to pay the benefit. If the balance in the death benefit fund exceeds $2 million, the Legislature could also use the money to pay for peace officer training, equipment and other benefits. The bill would also expand the law that sets the parameters for when someone is guilty of aggravated assault. Under current law, an assault charge can be upgraded to aggravated assault if the crime is committed against a peace officer; Prop. 311 would add all first responders to that list. It would also increase the criminal penalties faced by those accused of committing aggravated assaults against peace officers.

Proposition 312: Property tax refund

Republican lawmakers sent Proposition 312 to the ballot. It would allow property owners to apply for a property tax refund once a year between 2025 and 2035 to offset costs incurred as a result of a city, town or county’s inability to address public nuisance including illegal camping, blocking roads, loitering, begging, public urination or public consumption of drugs or alcohol. The law would allow the property owner to recoup the costs of documented expenses, which may not exceed the total primary property taxes paid by the property owner to the responsible municipality in the previous year.

Proposition 313: Conviction for Child Sex Trafficking

If passed, Proposition 313, which was sent to a vote by the Arizona Legislature, would create a mandatory life sentence for individuals convicted of a Class 2 felony count of child sex trafficking. Under current Arizona law, a person convicted of a Class 2 felony count of child sex trafficking faces a prison sentence of seven years to life depending on a number of circumstances, including the age of the victim, the nature of the crime, and the the person’s previous history. convictions.

Proposition 314: Secure the Border Act

Proposition 314, also called the Secure Border Act, was referred to the ballot by Republican lawmakers. The broad border and immigration legislation was inspired by Texas’ SB 2 and would create a new state law that would criminalize crossing Arizona’s border with Mexico outside a legal port of entry. That’s already illegal under federal law, but Prop. 314 would give sheriffs, local police and state law enforcement the power to enforce that ban. If voters approve the proposal, that part of the law would not go into effect until the Texas law, which is currently facing challenges in federal court, is allowed to be implemented. Prop. 314 would also create new penalties for individuals who use fraudulent documents to obtain employment or public benefits. It would also increase penalties for individuals convicted of knowingly selling fentanyl originating outside the U.S. that resulted in the death of another person.

Proposition 315: Regulatory changes

Proposition 315, which has been put to a vote by Republican lawmakers, would require state agencies to submit proposed regulatory changes to the Legislature for approval if the proposed rule is estimated to increase regulatory costs by more than $500,000 within five years. The bill would allow any lawmaker or individual affected by the rule to request that the Office of Economic Opportunity review a proposed rule change to determine whether it meets the threshold for legislative review. The new law would not apply to the Arizona Corporation Commission or its emergency rules.