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Arizona Proposition 204, Confinement of Pregnant Pigs and Calves Raised for Veal Regulations Initiative (2006)

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Arizona Propositoon 204

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Election date

November 7, 2006

Topic
Agriculture policy and Animal treatment laws
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Initiated state statute
Origin

Citizens



Arizona Propositoon 204 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Arizona on November 7, 2006. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the confinement of pregnant pigs or calves raised for veal in a way that prevents them from lying down, fully extending their limbs, or turning around, with exceptions.

A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the confinement of pregnant pigs or calves raised for veal in a way that prevents them from lying down, fully extending their limbs, or turning around, with exceptions.


Election results

Arizona Propositoon 204

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

926,913 61.96%
No 569,190 38.04%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Propositoon 204 was as follows:

PROPOSING AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13, CHAPTER 29, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES BY ADDING SECTION 13-2910.07; RELATING TO CRUEL AND INHUMANE CONFINEMENT OF ANIMALS.

Ballot summary

The ballot summary for this measure was:

PROHIBITS CONFINING PREGNANT PIG OR CALF RAISED FOR VEAL FOR ALL OR MAJORITY OF A DAY IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS LYING DOWN AND FULLY EXTENDING LIMBS OR TURNING AROUND; PROVIDES EXCEPTIONS INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, RODEOS/FAIRS, LAWFUL SLAUGHTER AND RESEARCH, VETERINARY PURPOSES; ESTABLISHES MISDEMEAN OR PENALTIES AND FUNDING FROM FINES.

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Arizona

In Arizona, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 10 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election.

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