Arizona 2008 ballot measures
In 2008, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Arizona on November 4.
- Three of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a commission-referred ballot measure.
- Voters approved two (25%) and rejected six (75%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 100 | Taxes; Property | Prohibit any new tax, fee, or other assessment on the sale, purchase or other conveyance of real estate after December 31, 2007 |
|
1,645,119 (77%) |
498,346 (23%) |
|
| Proposition 101 | Constitutional rights; Private health insurance | Prohibit laws that restrict a person from choosing a private health care system |
|
1,048,512 (50%) |
1,057,199 (50%) |
|
| Proposition 102 | LGBTQ; Family | Require a legally recognized union of marriage to be between one man and one woman |
|
1,258,355 (56%) |
980,753 (44%) |
|
| Proposition 105 | Supermajority; Initiative process | Require any ballot initiative that creates, increases, or imposes a tax or fee, or mandates government spending, to be approved by a majority of all registered voters |
|
718,076 (34%) |
1,395,200 (66%) |
|
| Proposition 200 | Business; Banking | Provide for the indefinite continuation of the payday loan licensing program |
|
860,607 (40%) |
1,271,717 (60%) |
|
| Proposition 201 | Housing; Business | Provide for the expansion of the rights and obligations of home buyers and seller. |
|
467,866 (22%) |
1,655,410 (78%) |
|
| Proposition 202 | Immigration; Business | Suspend business licenses for those who intentionally employ people who entered the U.S. illegally |
|
881,576 (41%) |
1,276,681 (59%) |
|
| Proposition 300 | Salaries | Provide for the increase in legislative salaries from $24,000 per year to $30,000 per year |
|
775,069 (36%) |
1,388,183 (64%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Arizona
- List of Arizona ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
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