Arizona 1982 ballot measures
In 1982, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Arizona on November 2.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Five of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- One of the measures was a commission-referred ballot measure.
- Voters approved three (43%) and rejected seven (57%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 100 | Healthcare | Provide for the legislature to regulate ambulances and ambulance services, including routes served, response times, and changes |
|
360,164 (63%) |
212,878 (37%) |
|
| Proposition 101 | Bail; Criminal trials | Provide for the denial of bail to a person charged with a felony where proof is evidence and presumption is great |
|
550,220 (81%) |
128,992 (19%) |
|
| Proposition 102 | Administration; Salaries | Provide for the compensation of state elective and judicial officers to be codified by law |
|
167,556 (25%) |
497,888 (75%) |
|
| Proposition 103 | Economic investment; Taxes; Property | Enact a tax exemption of 50% on the total assessment of urban development property, as defined by law, located within a designated area |
|
294,220 (44%) |
371,674 (56%) |
|
| Proposition 104 | Public education governance; Administrative organization | Provide for the increase of the State Board of Education's membership from nine to 15 members |
|
232,524 (35%) |
430,383 (65%) |
|
| Proposition 200 | Business; Pollution | Require deposits and refunds for certain alcoholic beverage containers and prohibit the sale of certain types of containers and labelling |
|
223,825 (32%) |
477,856 (68%) |
|
| Proposition 201 | Nuclear weapons and missiles | Require the governor to write a specified communication advocating for a halt on nuclear weapons activity and declare the last Sunday in May as Peace Sunday |
|
273,146 (45%) |
331,985 (55%) |
|
| Proposition 202 | Voter registration | Permit eligible persons to register to vote at the same time and place where they apply for a driver's license |
|
347,559 (51%) |
331,985 (49%) |
|
| Proposition 203 | Property; Parks | Repeal the authority of the state to claim control over public lands |
|
280,285 (43%) |
373,290 (57%) |
|
| Proposition 300 | Administration; Salaries | Provide for the increase of legislative salaries from $15,000 per year to $18,900 |
|
219,461 (33%) |
455,615 (67%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Arizona
- List of Arizona ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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