Arizona 1916 ballot measures
In 1916, voters decided on 12 statewide ballot measures in Arizona on November 7.
- Five of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Five of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (25%) and rejected nine (75%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1916
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure Nos. 100-101 | Supermajority; Initiative process | Require that a citizen-initiated ballot measure receive a majority of all votes cast in an election |
|
18,356 (49%) |
18,961 (51%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 102-103 | Taxes | Provide for the exemption of taxes on property of educational, charitable, religious associations and institutions, and widows |
|
14,296 (46%) |
16,882 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 104-105 | Alcohol | Prohibit the possession and transportation of alcohol within the State of Arizona and provide for the destruction of liquors in violation |
|
28,473 (62%) |
17,379 (38%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 106-107 | Legislature; Redistricting | Provide for the election of state representatives by legislative districts and allow for an increase in representatives according to population |
|
15,731 (47%) |
17,921 (53%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 108-109 | Alcohol; Local government | Allow a minimum of fifteen percent of qualified voters to propose and hold an election on a county exemption to the prohibition of alcohol |
|
13,377 (31%) |
29,934 (69%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 110-111 | Business; Labor | Provide for the regulation of hazardous workplace environments and establish schedule of compensation |
|
18,061 (46%) |
21,255 (54%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 112-113 | Legislative structure | Provide for the abolishment of the Arizona State Senate |
|
11,631 (34%) |
22,286 (66%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 300-301 | Death penalty | Provide for the abolishment of the death penalty |
|
18,936 (50%) |
18,784 (50%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 302-303 | Administrative organization | Provide for the establishment of a Department of Labor |
|
13,798 (39%) |
21,492 (61%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 304-305 | Administration | Provide for the establishment of an Office of State Architect and Building |
|
10,010 (28%) |
25,960 (72%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 306-307 | Fishing; Hunting | Require a valid license or permit for the possession of game or fish |
|
17,518 (51%) |
16,849 (49%) |
|
| Measure Nos. 308-309 | Family | Provide for the legalization and establishment of the requirements for divorce |
|
13,564 (43%) |
18,097 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Arizona
- List of Arizona ballot measures
- 1916 ballot measures
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